Found Deceased FL - Damion Tillman, Keven Springfield, & Brandon Rollins, massacred, Frostproof, 17 July 2020 #2

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Tuesday, January 17th:
*Pretrial Conference Hearing (re both cases) (@ 1pm ET) - FL – Damion Allen Tillman (23) Keven Michael Springfield(30) & Brandon Cyril Rollins (27) (July 17, 2020, Frostproof) - *Mary Clare Whittemore (27/now 29) TJ''s gf arrested (7/21/20), charged (7/23/20) & arraigned (8/24/20) with 3 counts of accessory after the fact of a capital felony (F1). Plead not guilty. $45K bond for accessory ($15K for each count). Must wear GPS monitor upon release. In custody.
Crime & court info from 7/22/20 thru 5/17/22 reference post #894 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...cred-frostproof-17-july-2020-2.534298/page-45
7/26/22 Update: Next pretrial conference hearing on 9/20/22. 9/20/22 Update: Pretrial conference hearing was reset on 1/17/23.
*Charged & indicted (10/29/20) with felony 2 perjury.
Court info from 10/29/20 thru 4/19/22 reference post #894 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...cred-frostproof-17-july-2020-2.534298/page-45
7/26/22 Update: Next pretrial conference hearing on 9/20/22. 9/20/22 Update: Pretrial conference hearing was reset on 1/17/23. 12/12/22: Supplemental Discovery. Trial Exhibits: Discovery containing 5 recordings of Polk County jail phone calls.

ALSO:
*Pretrial Conference Hearing (@ 1pm ET) - FL – Damion Allen Tillman (23) Keven Michael Springfield (30) & Brandon Cyril Rollins (27) (July 17, 2020, Frostproof) - *William "Robert" Wiggins (21/now 23) TJ's bro arrested (7/21/20) & charged (7/23/20) with 3 counts of accessory after the fact of a capital felony & 1 count of tampering with evidence. $15K bond for accessory & $1K for tampering charge & charged (7/23/20) & indicted (9/30/20) with 2 counts of nuisance injurious to health. Plead not guilty. Bond $45K accessory ($15K for each count), $1K for tampering & $500 ($250 for each count) for nuisance. Bonded out, all Surety bonds @ $46,500 on 8/7/20. Violated bond conditions, back in jail 8/20/20. Bond denied (7/27/21) & denied bond (4/18/22).
Crime & court info from 7/22/20 thru 7/21/22 reference post #894 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...cred-frostproof-17-july-2020-2.534298/page-45
7/26/22 Update: Next pretrial conference hearing on 9/20/22. 9/20/22 Update: Hearing reset to 11/15/22. 11/15/22 Update: Next pretrial conference hearing 1/17/23. 12/12/22: Supplemental Discovery. Trial Exhibits: Discovery containing 5 recordings of Polk County jail phone calls.
*Tony Lee J “TJ” Wiggins, Jr. (26/now 28) –Firearms & Murder: Status hearing on 1/27/23. Trial set to begin on 4/3/23. Battery & Aggravated charges: Pretrial hearings on 1/24/23. Battery on LE officer: Pretrial hearing on 1/24/23.
 
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Defendants in the Frostproof killings appear in court as cases more forward

Defendants in the July 2020 Frostproof triple homicide have appeared in a Bartow court as each of their three separate cases inched toward a trial.
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Jan. 19, 2023

The three defendants in the July 2020 Frostproof triple homicide case have all appeared in Polk County 10th Circuit Criminal Court in Bartow in recent days as each of their three separate cases moved closer toward a trial.

The accused shooter Anthony Lee “T.J.” Wiggins, 28, appeared in court Friday before Judge J. Kevin Abdoney. His defense attorney Debra B. Tuomey had filed a motion to reschedule the April 3 trial, which Abdoney granted. The judge also set a status hearing for 8:15 a.m. Jan. 27 to go over deadlines for both sides as they prepare their cases. A new trial date could also be set.
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On Tuesday, Wiggins' brother, William Wiggins, appeared before Judge Lori A. Winstead and his case was continued. His defense attorney Cory Chastang said he and his client needed more time to prepare for a trial.

No trial date has been set. The younger Wiggins, 24, is charged with three counts of accessory after the fact in a capital felony and one count of tampering with evidence.

The third defendant, Mary Wittemore, 29, also appeared Tuesday before Winstead. Her attorney Jonathan Mills said more time was needed before he expected the trial to start.
 
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PayrollNerd said:
2020CF005657A000XX
WIGGINS WILLIAMS ROBERT

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WHITTEMORE MARY CLARE

No changes on the Docket and nothing scheduled on the Hearing tab for either one of them.
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Thanks - I shall check back after TJ's hearing on 1/24.
 
Niner said:
eu.theledger.com

Defendants in the Frostproof killings appear in court as cases more forward

Defendants in the July 2020 Frostproof triple homicide have appeared in a Bartow court as each of their three separate cases inched toward a trial.
eu.theledger.com

Jan. 19, 2023

The three defendants in the July 2020 Frostproof triple homicide case have all appeared in Polk County 10th Circuit Criminal Court in Bartow in recent days as each of their three separate cases moved closer toward a trial.

The accused shooter Anthony Lee “T.J.” Wiggins, 28, appeared in court Friday before Judge J. Kevin Abdoney. His defense attorney Debra B. Tuomey had filed a motion to reschedule the April 3 trial, which Abdoney granted. The judge also set a status hearing for 8:15 a.m. Jan. 27 to go over deadlines for both sides as they prepare their cases. A new trial date could also be set.
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On Tuesday, Wiggins' brother, William Wiggins, appeared before Judge Lori A. Winstead and his case was continued. His defense attorney Cory Chastang said he and his client needed more time to prepare for a trial.

No trial date has been set. The younger Wiggins, 24, is charged with three counts of accessory after the fact in a capital felony and one count of tampering with evidence.

The third defendant, Mary Wittemore, 29, also appeared Tuesday before Winstead. Her attorney Jonathan Mills said more time was needed before he expected the trial to start.
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It's been nearly 3 years and yet Mary W. and Bill W.'s lawyers need more time?? Trials delayed is Justice delayed for the victims and their families.
 
Tuesday, January 24th:
*Pretrial Conference Hearing (Aggrav. assault & assault on LE) (@ 1pm ET) - FL – Damion Allen Tillman (23), Keven Michael Springfield (30) & Brandon Cyril Rollins (27) (July 17, 2020, Frostproof) - *Tony Lee J. “TJ” Wiggins, Jr. (26/now 28) aka John L. Wiggins arrested (7/21/20) & charged (7/23/20) & indicted (9/30/20) with 3 counts of 1st degree capital murder, tampering with evidence (F3), possession of a firearm by a convicted felon (F-2) & possession of ammunition by a convicted felon (F-2). Plead not guilty. Held without bond. DA will seek DP.
Trial was set to begin on 4/3/23 with jury selection continued, no further dates.
Crime & court info from 7/22/20 thru 12/9/22 reference post #934 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...cred-frostproof-17-july-2020-2.534298/page-47
12/12/22: 2 Subpoenas served. Motion to strike trial date, motion for calendar protection & motion to continue trial & incorp. mem. Supplemental discovery. Next motions hearing on all pending motions on 1/13/23 @ 8:30pm & status hearing on 1/27/23 @ 1pm. Firearms: Next status hearing on 1/27/23 @ 1pm.
1/7/23: Defense Motion for extension to extend deadline to file pretrial motions. 1/13/23 Update: Murder & Firearms: Next status hearing on 1/27/23. 1/17/23 Update: Wiggins appeared in court Friday before Judge J. Kevin Abdoney. His defense attorney Debra B. Tuomey had filed a motion to reschedule the 4/3/23 trial, which Abdoney granted. The judge also set a status hearing for 8:15am on 1/27/23 to go over deadlines for both sides as they prepare their cases. A new trial date could also be set.
*Arrested & charged (3/14/20) & arraigned (6/5/20) with 2nd degree aggravated battery (person uses a deadly weapon) & 3rd degree aggravated assault (deadly weapon w/o intent to kill). Plead not guilty. Bond $6K. Bonded out on 3/16/20. Bond was cancelled (7/22/20).
Crime & court info from 3/16/20 thru 12/9/22 reference post #934 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...cred-frostproof-17-july-2020-2.534298/page-47
12/12/22: Motion/Order to transfer-Div F1. Next pretrial hearing on 1/24/23 @ 1pm.
*Charged (12/29/21) & arraigned (2/1/22) with battery on a LE officer, Michael Felton Sumner on 12/27/21 did actually & intentionally touch or strike Sumner. Plead not guilty.
Crime & court info from 12/29/21 thru 11/18/22 reference post #934 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...cred-frostproof-17-july-2020-2.534298/page-47
12/9/22 Update; Next pretrial conference hearing on 1/24/23 @ 1pm.
*Mary Clare Whittemore (27/now 29) – Accessory & Perjury: Pretrial conference hearing on 1/17/23.
*William Robert Wiggins (21/now 23) – Pretrial conference hearing on 1/17/23.
 
@PayrollNerd - do not know if TJ has a new court dates yet for his aggravated assault cases. I do have him on 1/27/23 for the murder case.

And anything yet on Robert or Mary's new court dates? Last hearing for both was on 1/17/23.

TIA! :)
 
PayrollNerd said:
2020CF005654A000XX Murder
WIGGINS TONY LEE

Lots listed on the Docket. Let me know if you need any of those documents.

Next up 1/13/23 @ 8:30am, then 1/27/23 @ 1pm and 4/3/23 @ 8:30am

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They've deleted the April Hearing

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There are no updates on these 3 cases.

2021CF009729A000XX battery on officer
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2020CF005613A000XX Firearms
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Friday, January 27th:
*Case Management Hearing (murder) (@ 8:15am ET) - FL – Damion Allen Tillman (23), Keven Michael Springfield (30) & Brandon Cyril Rollins (27) (July 17, 2020, Frostproof) - *Tony Lee J. “TJ” Wiggins, Jr. (26/now 28) aka John L. Wiggins arrested (7/21/20) & charged (7/23/20) & indicted (9/30/20) with 3 counts of 1st degree capital murder, tampering with evidence (F3), possession of a firearm by a convicted felon (F-2) & possession of ammunition by a convicted felon (F-2). Plead not guilty. Held without bond. DA will seek DP.
Trial was set to begin on 4/3/23 with jury selection continued, no further dates.
Crime & court info from 7/22/20 thru 1/13/23 reference post #948 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...cred-frostproof-17-july-2020-2.534298/page-48
1/17/23 Update: Wiggins appeared in court Friday before Judge J. Kevin Abdoney. His defense attorney Debra B. Tuomey had filed a motion to reschedule the 4/3/23 trial, which Abdoney granted. The judge also set a status hearing for 8:15am on 1/27/23 to go over deadlines for both sides as they prepare their cases. A new trial date could also be set. 1/20/23: Notice of taking deposition. Status hearing was changed to Case Management hearing.
*Arrested & charged (3/14/20) & arraigned (6/5/20) with 2nd degree aggravated battery (person uses a deadly weapon) & 3rd degree aggravated assault (deadly weapon w/o intent to kill). Plead not guilty. Bond $6K. Bonded out on 3/16/20. Bond was cancelled (7/22/20).
Crime & court info from 3/16/20 thru 12/9/22 reference post #948 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...cred-frostproof-17-july-2020-2.534298/page-48
12/12/22: Motion/Order to transfer-Div F1. Next pretrial hearing on 1/24/23 @ 1pm.
*Charged (12/29/21) & arraigned (2/1/22) with battery on a LE officer, Michael Felton Sumner on 12/27/21 did actually & intentionally touch or strike Sumner. Plead not guilty.
Crime & court info from 12/29/21 thru 11/18/22 reference post #948 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...cred-frostproof-17-july-2020-2.534298/page-48
12/9/22 Update; Next pretrial conference hearing on 1/24/23 @ 1pm.
*Mary Clare Whittemore (27/now 29) – Accessory & Perjury: Pretrial conference hearing on 3/7/23.
*William Robert Wiggins (21/now 23) – Pretrial conference hearing on 3/7/23.
 
So @PayrollNerd - any updates on TJ's stuff? Might be a bit too early for his last hearing 1/27 - but wondering about the aggravated assault & assault on LE one that had a hearing 1/24/23.

I have Robert & Mary's new court dates.

TIA! :)
 

Jan. 28, 2023

The case in which Tony "TJ" Wiggins is charged in connection with the July 2020 murders of three people in Frostproof won't get underway until July 2024.

Wiggins, 29, appeared Friday before Judge J. Kevin Abdoney, who chastised the defense for the slow pace of the case, but set a new trial date for July 22, 2024. Prior to the judge's order, jury selection for what was anticipated to be a four-week trial was set to begin April 3.
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Judge Abdoney also ordered a final list of defense experts be disclosed to the court within two months and their expert reports are due within three months of Friday’s hearing to give time for prosecutors and the defense to prepare for trial.
Abdoney did not rule on a change of venue requested Dec. 5 by defense attorney Debra Tuomey. To a reporter outside the courtroom, she said, “There is no way that TJ Wiggins would get a fair trial in this county.”
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"The pre-trial publicity in Mr. Wiggins Jr. homicide prosecution continues to be so great that attempts to obtain impartial jurors in Polk County for any criminal matter would be futile and a change of venue should be granted,” Tuomey said.

In other filings, Tuomey said the defense has also asked the judge to suppress evidence collected following a search of the 0 Sarver Road residence in Frostproof, where the Wiggins family was living at the time of the killings.

The judge did not rule on any of those motions regarding the Wiggins case at the status hearing. The next hearing in the case was set for March 10 at the Polk County Courthouse in Bartow.
 
@PayrollNerd - just wondering if there are any updates yet for TJ's aggravated assault & assault on LE charges? Last hearing was on 1/24/23. I have his murder case on 3/10/23 per article above.
Also have Robert & Mary's new dates.

TIA! :)
 
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