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Couple charged in killing of 'Cupcake' McKinney arraigned for state murder charges​

Jun 6, 2023 Arraignment for stallworth and brown

 

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Justice for ‘Cupcake’: Defendants sentenced to life in federal prison for 2019 death of Alabama toddler

Patrick Stallworth and Derick Brown will spend the remainder of their lives in prison.

www.kmvt.com

Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 5:35 PM PST

On Friday, Chief Judge Scott Coogler handed down life sentences to Stallworth and Brown for federal kidnapping counts in the disappearance and death of 3-year-old Kamille “Cupcake” McKinney in 2019. Both were sentenced to life without the possibility of parole for each count, which will be served concurrently.

Coogler said the sentences for both defendants are less than what’s appropriate.

“It’s the most I could do. If I had the ability to do more I would,” Coogler said after pronouncing Stallworth’s sentence.

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Stallworth showed no emotion and declined to speak during his sentencing.

Brown read a statement, apologizing to McKinney’s family and the court.

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Federal prosecutors presented evidence that showed Stallworth and Brown spent the day Kamille was kidnapped visiting neighborhoods and talking to children. Kamille was kidnapped that night at Tom Brown Village while visiting a family member. Her body was found 10 days later in a Birmingham landfill.

An autopsy revealed her cause of death was asphyxia. Doctors also found meth in her system.

WBRC covered both week-long trials, documenting each day with a detailed blog. You can read the difficult details from Stallworth’s and Brown’s trial by clicking on these links: Stallworth trial details; Brown trial details.

 

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Patrick Stallworth, Derick Brown get life without parole in Kamille ‘Cupcake’ McKinney’s kidnapping

Medical experts have testified that Cupcake died by asphyxia. She had methamphetamine, Trazodone and Benadryl in her system.

www.al.com

3/3/23



Patrick Stallworth and Derick Irisha Brown on Friday were sentenced to life in federal prison without the possibility of parole in the 2019 deadly abduction 3-year-old Kamille “Cupcake” McKinney.

Both were found guilty of kidnapping that resulted in death and conspiracy to kidnap a minor victim Chief U.S. District Court Judge L. Scott Coogler, who presided over both trials, handed down the sentence Friday morning.

 

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JUN 7, 2023

Capital murder trials set for Patrick Stallworth, Derick Brown in killing of Kamille ‘Cupcake’ McKinney​

Stallworth’s trial is set for March 11, 2024. Brown’s trial is set for April 8, 2024.

SEP 25, 2023

Hearing looks ahead to trial for man accused of killing 3-year-old Kamille ‘Cupcake’ Mckinney​

Defendant Patrick Stallworth appeared in court for a pretrial hearing Monday. ...

Jefferson County Circuit Judge Alaric May took up around ten motions, most of which were filed by the defense.

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The defense’s motions involving the constitutionality of the death penalty and the request to rule the death penalty unconstitutional were denied.

Conversations during the hearing indicate there’s discussions underway to settle this case before trial. May denied the defense’s motion to set bail in the event a settlement is reached.

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OCT 3, 2023

Judge denies Stallworth's attempt to avoid death penalty in 'Cupcake' McKinney case​

Court records show a Jefferson County circuit judge denied a motion to declare the death penalty unconstitutional for Patrick Stallworth in an upcoming state capital murder trial.

Patrick Stallworth had argued Alabama's death penalty was unconstitutional​

Stallworth's attorney filed the request on Sept. 25, arguing the sentence is cruel and unusual punishment under the 8th and 14th Amendments of the Alabama and U.S. Constitutions.

Judge Alaric May denied the motion Monday afternoon.

 

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NOV 23, 2023

Derick Brown receiving treatment for PTSD; court awaiting reports on Brown’s ‘competency’​

On November 22, 2023, Bryce Hospital submitted a status update on Brown, who, according to documentation, had been committed to the custody of the Alabama Department of Mental Health in July. Alaric O. May, Circuit Court Judge of Jefferson County, had ordered Brown be committed in order to restore her competency; This means Brown was deemed incompetent to stand trial but could be “restored to competency” through outpatient treatment.

According to the documents submitted by Bryce, Brown’s “treatment plan” included addressing her “depressed mood.” Documents state Brown said she feels depressed “all of the time.”

Bryce Hospital reported Brown had scored a 23 on the Beck Depression Inventory – Second Edition (BDI-II), which is a “moderate level of symptoms of depression.”

Furthermore, documents from Bryce stated that Brown was diagnosed with chronic post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

NOV 24, 2023

Court records give mental evaluation update in Derick Brown case​

A woman awaiting trial in the death of 3-year-old Kamille McKinney has been diagnosed with chronic PTSD.

According to court records, Derick Brown continues mental evaluation as part of a judge's order to restore her to competency to stand trial.

 

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JAN 29, 2024

Attorneys gear up for capital murder trial involving death of Kamille ‘Cupcake’ McKinney

Stallworth is charged with 2 counts of capital murder involving the death of 3-year-old Kamille ‘Cupcake’ McKinney in October 2019.

www.wbrc.com

Monday marked the last time Patrick Stallworth will likely appear in court before his trial in March. Stallworth is charged with two counts of capital murder involving the death of 3-year-old Kamille ‘Cupcake’ McKinney in October 2019. The state is seeking the death penalty.

A pretrial hearing is reserved for attorneys to sort out any issues with the judge ahead of trial. While there were no motions, the defense requested more time to prepare for trial. Jefferson County Circuit Judge Alaric May promptly denied the motion stating, “It’s time to get this case tried”.

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MAR 4, 2024

Trial involving murder of 3-year-old Kamille ‘Cupcake’ McKinney delayed

His federal kidnapping conviction involving McKinney’s death is still pending before the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, which is creating issues involving evidence needed for this trial.

www.wbrc.com

... His federal kidnapping conviction involving McKinney’s disappearance and death is still pending before the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, which is creating issues involving evidence needed for this trial.

During a hearing on Monday, March 4, the state and the defense explained some of the physical and biological evidence needed to try this case is still in FBI custody due to the pending appeal. There are lingering questions over how the evidence would be turned over to the state, and then returned back to the FBI should it be needed again by the Department of Justice.

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Stallworth’s codefendant, Derick Brown, is scheduled to stand trial in April, which will likely be delayed as well.

Patrick Stallworth's state capital murder trial pushed back due to evidence delay

Stallworth and Derick Brown were each convicted in federal court of kidnapping resulting in death. Each were given life without parole.

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A status hearing set for Monday, March 4 was pushed to June 18, due to a delay with biological evidence that cannot be duplicated being held up in appeals court.

Stallworth's trial is scheduled to begin September 19, 2024.

Capital murder trial delayed in 2019 abduction, murder of 3-year-old Kamille ‘Cupcake’ McKinney

Patrick Stallworth was set to go to trial March 11, but some of the evidence in the case remains in the custody of federal authorities pending appeal and authorities said there’s no way to take the case to trial without that evidence.

www.al.com

Patrick Stallworth was set to go to trial March 11, but some of the evidence in the case remains in the custody of federal authorities pending appeal and authorities said there’s no way to take the case to trial without that evidence.

... Brown was set for trial for April 8 but that was already delayed while she undergoes mental evaluation.

 

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JUN 18, 2024

Stallworth appears in court; state capital murder trial delayed in 'Cupcake' McKinney case

Patrick Stallworth, one of the two suspects charged with capital murder in the death three-year-old Kamille "Cupcake" McKinney appeared in court Tuesday morning

www.abc3340.com

Patrick Stallworth, one of the two suspects charged with capital murder in the death three-year-old Kamille "Cupcake" McKinney appeared in court Tuesday morning for a status hearing.

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A tentative trial date for Stallworth was set for September, but as stated by the prosecution at the status hearing, all of the evidence in the case is still in federal custody.

Jefferson County Judge Alaric O. May said until word that the federal process is complete, no trial will be set for either defendant. Status hearings will continue to be scheduled. The cases will be placed on the administrative docket with an administrative hold. Once the trials are scheduled, Stallworth's trial will likely be first. If convicted by the state, he could face the death penalty.

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JUN 18, 2024

Cupcake’s suspected killer’s state trial delayed

A new hearing date has been set for Patrick Stallworth.

www.wbrc.com

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Judge Alaric May says right now the case is unable to move forward because the evidence is still in federal custody.

“where we find ourselves is unfortunately exactly where we found ourselves last hearing,” May says.

Judge May says he doesn’t see any other way to do it but to allow the federal appeals process to run its course. Then the state will have access to the necessary evidence.

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Judge May says it could be two, or three months, maybe even longer but he doesn’t expect the process to be done by September.

Now instead, Judge May is placing both Stallworth and Derrick Brown’s cases on Administrative Hold.

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OCT 16, 2024

A parent’s nightmare: 5 years ago, toddler disappeared from yard

Kamille "Cupcake" McKinney's abduction chronicled in new episode of Hometown Tragedy

www.wgal.com

The latest episode of the true crime series Hometown Tragedy, A Mother’s Nightmare: The Desperate Search for Cupcake, delves into the harrowing events surrounding Kamille “Cupcake” McKinney's disappearance.

The episode features exclusive interviews with key figures, including April Thomas, Cupcake’s mother, who recounts the unimaginable terror of realizing her daughter had disappeared. ...

 

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OCT 17, 2024

'Hate to see October coming': Mother of 'Cupcake' McKinney reflects on five years since kidnapping

It's been five years since three-year-old Kamille "Cupcake" McKinney was kidnapped outside Tom Brown Village and later found dead in a Birmingham landfill.

www.wvtm13.com

As she reflects on the five years since that fateful fall day, Thomas asks parents to treasure every moment with their children.

"Life sure is unpredictable. I wouldn't wish this on nobody. Love them while they're here," Thomas said.

Stallworth's case is on hold while he appeals his federal kidnapping conviction, and Brown has a competency hearing currently set for December 17. When those cases go to trial, Thomas plans to be in the courtroom every day.