GA - Mary & Elwyn Crocker Jr, both 14, starved, beaten & buried, Effingham Cnty, 20 Dec 2018 Arrests

Elwyn:

Docket # Doc Type Description Filing Date Filer
303 Order ORDER - order granting clerk of superior court for effinghm county, jason e bragg's moton for extension of time to respond to defendant's subpoena for the production of evidence 12/08/2022

304 Order ORDER - order granting senior deputy clerk elizabeth hursey's motion for extension of time to respond to defendant's witness subpoena 12/08/2022

305 Event motion hearing - motion # 34 - motion hearing on composition of jury master list before judge f. gates peed (jessica burgamy, reporter) atty's bell, wood, studelska , ryals, lamar, and sincox present for defense and matt breedon, ada 12/08/2022


Events
Event Type Event Description Court Date
Calendar criminal motion calendar - motion hearing on dna evidence 01/27/2023 10:00 AM

Calendar criminal motion calendar - hearing grand jury composition 01/26/2023 10:00 AM

Calendar criminal motion calendar 12/08/2022 10:00 AM

link: Document Access and Electronic Filing


Kim

Docket # Doc Type Description Filing Date Filer
280 Order ORDER - order granting clerk of superior court for effingham coounty jaason bragg's motion for extension of time to respond to defendant's subpoena for production of evidence
12/08/2022

281 Event motion hearing - motion #1.24 - motion hearing on composition of jury master list before judge f. gates peed ( jessica burgamy, reporter) atty's bell, wood, studelska, lamar, sincox and ryals
12/08/2022

Events
Event Type Event Description Court Date
Calendar criminal motion calendar - motion hearing on dna evidence 01/27/2023 10:00 AM

Calendar criminal motion calendar - motion hearing on grand jury composition 01/26/2023 10:00 AM

Calendar criminal motion calendar 12/08/2022 10:00 AM

link: Document Access and Electronic Filing


Mark

Docket # Doc Type Description Filing Date Filer
240 Event motion hearing - motion #40 -motion hearing on composition of jury master list before judge f. gates peed (jessica burgamy, reporter) atty's bell, ood, studeks, lamar, sincox, ryals - defense attys. and matt breedon, ada 12/08/2022

241 Order ORDER - order granting clerk of superior court for effingham county jason bragg's motion for extension of time to respond to defendant's subpoena for the production of evidence
12/08/2022

Events
Event Type Event Description Court Date
Calendar criminal motion calendar - motion hearing on dna evidence 01/27/2023 10:00 AM

Calendar criminal motion calendar - motion hearing on grand jury composition 01/26/2023 10:00 AM

Calendar criminal motion calendar 12/08/2022 10:00 AM

link: Document Access and Electronic Filing


I do not believe there was a motions hearing either on 12/8 or 12/9.
 
Okay - just read the motions - looks like they DID have a hearing on 12/8/22 - so I will post this to keep my notes straight - plus I can shorten them up a bit! :)

Thursday, December 8th:
*Motions Hearing (@ 10am ET) - GA – Mary Frances Crocker (14) & Elwyn John Crocker, Jr. (‘JR’) (14) (Mary died Oct. 18, 2018, Elwyn died about Nov. 30, 2016 & both discovered Dec. 20, 2018 buried in backyard, Guyton) – *Elwyn John Crocker, Sr. (50/now 54) (“father”) arrested (12/20/18), charged (1/29/19), indicted (3/12/19) & arraigned (4/17/19) & re-arraigned (2/19/20) with 2 counts of malice murder, 2 counts of felony murder for the deaths of Elwyn, Jr. & Mary, 1 count of sexual battery, 4 counts of cruelty to children, 2 counts of false imprisonment & 2 counts of concealing a death. Plead not guilty (2/19/20). No bond. DA will seek DP.
Court info from 3/15/19 thru 10/17/22 reference post #357 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ngham-cnty-20-dec-2018-arrests.406245/page-18

10/21/22: Motion (#278) Joint motion for continuance of hearings for 10/27 & 10/28/22. 10/24/22: Order (#279) granting joint motion for continuance. Order (#280) Ninth scheduling order & notice of joint hearing with similarly situated capital defendants. Motions hearings rescheduled on 12/8/22 & 12/9/22.
11/4/22: Order (#281): Motion #31-Granting defendant's motion to compel disclosure of confidential informants. Order (#282): Motion #32-Granting defendant's motion for disclosure of deal with Candice Crocker, Roy Prather & any other prosecution witnesses. Order (#283): Motion #33-Granting defendant's motion to produce photographs, video tapes & digitally enhanced or processed images. Order (#284)-Motion #34-Granting defendant's motion-defendant's intent to challenge the Grand & Traverse jury array. Order (#285)-Motion #35-Granting defendant's motion for disclosure of deal with Candice Crocker, Roy Prather & any other prosecution witnesses. Order (#286)-Motion #37-Denying defendant's motion-general demurrer. Order (#287)-Motion #38-Denying defendant's motion for Bill of Particulars for each count of the indictment. Order (#288)-Motion #39-Denying defendant's motion to require the State to disclose info that would be favorable to the defense at the penalty phase. Order (#289)-Motion #40-Noting defendant's motion reserving the right to file additional motions. Order (#290)-Motion #36-Denying defendant's motion special demurrer. Order (#291)-Motion #49-Denying defendant's motion for all evidentiary matters to be heard in camera. Order (#292)-Motion #50-Denying defendant's motion to conduct closed evidentiary hearing on Elwyn's motion for closure of pretrial hearings. Order (#293)-Motion #51-Denying defendant's motion for an order directing the State of provide dates of birth & social security #s of all State's witnesses. Order (#294)-Motion #52-Denying defendant's motion for plea in bar to prevent the State from seeking the death penalty on grounds of disproportionality. Order (#295)-Motion #53-Denying defendant's to bar the prosecution from seeking the death penalty because it is being sought based upon the worth & status of the victim. Order (#296)-Denying defendant's motion to preclude the State from pursuing inconsistent theories of the crime in the separate trials of the co-defendants in this case. Order (#297)-Motion #57-Granting defendant's motion for signed & executed judicially authorized search warrants & associated inventories. Order (#298)-Motion #63-Denying defendant's motion to dismiss the death penalty due to the failure, in practice, of existing death penalty procedures to meet the minimum constitutional requirements set forth in Furman, Greg & their progeny & request for evidentiary hearing. Order (#299)-Motion #64-Denying defendant's motion to bar the death penalty due to evolving standards of decency. Order (#300)-Granting defendant's motion for continuance of hearing on specific suppression motions. All filed by John Welch.
12/6/22 Update: #301: Joint motion to continue joint motions hearing to 12/9/22 by Samuel Wood. 12/6/22: #302: Joint supplement of motion to dismiss indictment due to unconstitutional composition of the grand jury filed by Samuel Wood.
12/8/22 Update: #303-Order: Order granting Clerk of Superior Court for Effingham County, Jason E. Bragg's motion for extension of time to respond to defendant's subpoena for the production of evidence. #304: Order-granting senior deputy clerk Elizabeth Hursey's motion for extension of time to respond to defendant's witness subpoena. #305: Motion #34: Motion hearing on composition of jury master list before Judge F. Gates Peed, attorneys Bell, Wood, Studelska , Ryals, Lamar & Sincox present for defense & Matt Breedon. Next Motion hearing on 1/26/23 re Grand Jury composition & motions hearing on 1/27/23 re DNA evidence.

ALSO:
*Motions Hearing for both (@ 10am ET) - GA – Mary Frances Crocker (14) & Elwyn John Crocker, Jr. (‘JR’) (14) (Mary died Oct. 18, 2018, Elwyn died about Nov. 30, 2016 & both discovered Dec. 20, 2018 buried in backyard, Guyton) – *Kimberly Renee Wright (50/now 55) (“step-grandma”) arrested (12/20/18), charged (1/29/19), indicted (3/18/19) & arraigned (4/17/19) & re-arraigned (2/19/20) with 2 counts of malice murder, 2 counts of felony murder for the deaths of Elwyn, Jr. & Mary, 1 count of sexual battery, 4 counts of cruelty to children, 2 counts of false imprisonment & 2 counts of concealing a death. Plead not guilty (2/19/20). No bond. DA will seek DP.
Court info from 10/3/19 thru 10/19/22 reference post #357 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ngham-cnty-20-dec-2018-arrests.406245/page-18

10/21/22: Motion (#275) Joint motion for continuance of hearings for 10/27 & 10/28/22. 10/24/22: Order (#276) granting joint motion for continuance. Order (#277) Ninth scheduling order & notice of joint hearing with similarly situated capital defendants. Motions hearings rescheduled on 12/8/22 & 12/9/22.
12/5/22 Update: #278: Joint motion to continue DNA motion hearing on 12/9/22 by Nathanial Studelska. 12/6/22: #279: Joint Supplement of motion to dismiss indictment due to unconstitutional composition of the grand jury filed by Nathanial Studelska.
12/8/22 Update: #280: Order granting clerk of Superior Court for Effingham County Jason Bragg's motion for extension of time to respond to defendant's subpoena for production of evidence. #281: Motion #1.24: motion hearing on composition of jury master list before Judge F. Gates Peed, attorneys Bell, Wood, Studelska, Lamar, Sincox & Ryals. Next Motion hearing on Grand Jury composition on 1/26/23 & motions hearing on DNA evidence on 1/27/23.
*Mark Anthony “Tony” Wright (31/now 34) (bro of Candice) arrested (1/8/19), charged (1/29/19), indicted (3/12/19) & arraigned (4/17/19) & re-arraigned (2/19/20) with malice murder & felony murder in Mary’s death, 1 count of sexual battery, 2 counts of cruelty to children, 2 counts of concealing a death (Mary & Elwyn) & 1 count of false imprisonment. No bond. DA will seek DP.
Wright is brother of Elwyn Sr.'s wife, Candice & overheard a family discussion about Mary's death & called an aunt, who tipped off authorities. Judge F. Gates Peed has also imposed a gag order prohibiting attorneys and investigators from discussing the case outside court.
Court info from 12/20/19 thru 9/6/22 reference post #357 here:
GA - Mary & Elwyn Crocker Jr, both 14, starved, beaten & buried, Effingham Cnty, 20 Dec 2018 Arrests

10/21/22: Motion (#233 & 234) Joint motion for continuance of hearings for 10/27 & 10/28/22. 10/24/22: Order (#235) granting joint motion for continuance. Order (#236) Ninth scheduling order & notice of joint hearing with similarly situated capital defendants. Motions hearings rescheduled on 12/8/22 & 12/9/22. 11/3/22: (#237) Leave of Absence for Melinda Ryals from 1/11-13/23 & 2/11-13/23.
12/5/22 Update: #238: Joint motion to continue joint motion hearing on 12/9/22 by Allan Sincox. 12/6/22: #239: Joint Supplement of motion to dismiss indictment due to unconstitutional composition of the grand jury filed by Melinda Ryals.
2/8/22 Update: #240: Motion #40: Motion hearing on composition of jury master list before Judge F. Gates Peed, attorneys Bell, Wood, Studeks, Lamar, Sincox & Ryals, defense attorneys & Matt Breedon. #241: Order granting Clerk of Superior Court for Effingham County Jason Bragg's motion for extension of time to respond to defendant's subpoena for the production of evidence. Next motions hearing on grand jury composition on 1/26/23 & motions hearing on DNA evidence on 1/27/23.
*Roy Anthony Prater (55/now 58) - 10/24/19 Update: Plead guilty. Sentencing delayed until all defendants’ cases are complete. Will testify against the other 3 defendants.
*Candice Heather Crocker (33/now 36) (“step-mom”) -
10/15/20 Update: Plead guilty to 2 counts of malice murder, 2 counts of cruelty to child, to 2 counts of concealing a death & 2 counts of false imprisonment. Rest of the charges were Nolle Prosequi (dismissed). Sentenced to life without parole & credit for time served (12/20/18 to 10/21/20) to be served concurrently. In plea deal she must testify against the other 3 defendants.
 
Thank you for keeping us up on the case.
Here's your media backup for the contentious hearing on 12/8/22.

 
Thank you for keeping us up on the case.
Here's your media backup for the contentious hearing on 12/8/22.


Thank you for that article! :)
 
Docket updates:

Elwyn:

Docket # Doc Type Description Filing Date Filer
306 Order tenth scheduling order and notice of joint hearing with similarly situated capital defendants 12/09/2022 Welch, John

307 Notice index of state's motions not yet heard 12/09/2022 Breedon, Matthew

308 Motion motion #59 - state's response to defendant's motion to dismiss indictment
12/09/2022 Breedon, Matthew

Event Type Event Description Court Date
Calendar criminal motion calendar - motion hearing on dna evidence 01/27/2023 10:00 AM

Calendar criminal motion calendar - hearing grand jury composition 01/26/2023 10:00 AM


link: Document Access and Electronic Filing


Kim:

Docket # Doc Type Description Filing Date Filer
282 Order sixth scheduling order and notice of joint hearing with similarly situated capital defendants 12/09/2022 Welch, John

283 Motion Motion #59 - state's response to defendant's motion to dismiss indictment due to unconstitutional composition of the grand jury 12/09/2022 Breedon, Matthew


Event Type Event Description Court Date
Calendar criminal motion calendar - motion hearing on dna evidence 01/27/2023 10:00 AM

Calendar criminal motion calendar - hearing grand jury composition 01/26/2023 10:00 AM

link: Document Access and Electronic Filing


Mark:

Docket # Doc Type Description Filing Date Filer
242 Order sixth scheduling order and notice of joint hearing with similarly situated capital defendants 12/09/2022 Welch, John

243 Motion motion #59 - state's response to defendant's motion to dismiss indictment due to unconstitutional composition of the grand jury 12/09/2022 Breedon, Matthew


Event Type Event Description Court Date
Calendar criminal motion calendar - motion hearing on dna evidence 01/27/2023 10:00 AM

Calendar criminal motion calendar - hearing grand jury composition 01/26/2023 10:00 AM


link: Document Access and Electronic Filing
 
Docket update:

Elwyn:

Filings
Docket# Doc Type Description Filing Date Filer
309 Miscellaneous original transcript - transcript of argument for continuance
12/18/2022 Burgamy, Jessica


Kim:

Filings
Docket# Doc Type Description Filing Date Filer
284 Miscellaneous original transcript - transcript of argument for continuance
12/18/2022 Burgamy, Jessica


Mark:

Filings
Docket# Doc Type Description Filing Date Filer
244 Miscellaneous original transcript - transcript of argument for continuance
12/18/2022 Burgamy, Jessica

All:

Events
Event Type Event Description Court Date
Calendar criminal motion calendar - motion hearing on dna evidence 01/27/2023 10:00 AM

Calendar criminal motion calendar - hearing grand jury composition 01/26/2023 10:00 AM


link: Document Access and Electronic Filing
 
Docket updates:

Elwyn:

Filings
Doc # Doc Type Description Filing Date Filer
310 Leave of Absence notice of leave of court filed by atty. samuel c. wood
12/30/2022 Wood, Samuel Carlos


Kim:

Filings
Doc # Doc Type Description Filing Date Filer
285 Motion joint motion dna order 01/10/2023 Studelska, Nathanial



Mark:

Filings
Doc # Doc Type Description Filing Date Filer
245 Motion joint motion to amend scheduling order regarding dna discovery motion amend order re: dna discovery 01/09/2023 Sincox, Allan


link: Document Access and Electronic Filing



Court dates stay the same.
 
Elwyn:

Docket update:

Filings
Dkt # Doc Type Description Filing Date Filer
311 Motion joint motion to amend scheduling order regarding dna discovery motion
01/13/2023 Wood, Samuel Carlos

312 Notice joint notice identifying outstanding discovery re dna
01/13/2023 Wood, Samuel Carlos

313 Motion defendant's objection to state's response to defendant's kpomt supplement to motion to dismiss indictment due to unconstitutional composition of grandjury 01/13/2023 Wood, Samuel Carlos


link: Document Access and Electronic Filing



Mark:

Docket Update:

Filings
Dkt # Doc Type Description Filing Date Filer
246 Notice joint motion didentifying outstanding discovery
01/13/2023 Sincox, Allan


link: Document Access and Electronic Filing


No updates for Kim. And court dates remain the same.
 
Kim:

Dkt # Doc Type Description Filing Date Filer
286 Notice joint notice identifying outstanding discovery 01/17/2023 Studelska, Nathanial

287 Proceeding defendant's objection to state's response to defendant's joint supplement to motion to dismiss indictment due to unconstitutional composition of grand jury 01/17/2023 Studelska, Nathanial


link: Document Access and Electronic Filing
 
Docket updates:

Elwyn:

Filings:
Dkt # Doc Type Description Filing Date Filer
314 Order order for media coverage 01/24/2023 Welch, John

315 Certificate of Service amended certificate of service 01/24/2023 Wood, Samuel Carlos


Kim:

Filings:
Dkt # Doc Type Description Filing Date Filer
288 Order order for media coverage 01/24/2023 Welch, John


Mark:

Filings:
Dkt # Doc Type Description Filing Date Filer
247 Order order for media coverage 01/24/2023 Welch, John

248 Motion objection to state's response to defendant's supplement to motion to dismiss indictment due to unconstitutional composition of the gj 01/24/2023 Ryals, Melinda


for All:

Event Type:
Event Description Court Date
Calendar criminal motion calendar - motion hearing on dna evidence 01/27/2023 10:00 AM
Calendar criminal motion calendar 01/27/2023 09:00 AM

Calendar criminal motion calendar - hearing grand jury composition 01/26/2023 10:00 AM
Calendar criminal motion calendar 01/26/2023 09:00 AM

link: Document Access and Electronic Filing
 
I shall shorten these up a bit...

Thursday, January 26th:
*Motions Hearing (@ 9am & 10am ET) - GA – Mary Frances Crocker (14) & Elwyn John Crocker, Jr. (‘JR’) (14) (Mary died Oct. 18, 2018, Elwyn died about Nov. 30, 2016 & both discovered Dec. 20, 2018 buried in backyard, Guyton) – *Elwyn John Crocker, Sr. (50/now 54) (“father”) arrested (12/20/18), charged (1/29/19), indicted (3/12/19) & arraigned (4/17/19) & re-arraigned (2/19/20) with 2 counts of malice murder, 2 counts of felony murder for the deaths of Elwyn, Jr. & Mary, 1 count of sexual battery, 4 counts of cruelty to children, 2 counts of false imprisonment & 2 counts of concealing a death. Plead not guilty (2/19/20). No bond. DA will seek DP.
Court info from 3/15/19 thru 12/6/22 reference post #362 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ngham-cnty-20-dec-2018-arrests.406245/page-19

12/8/22 Update: #303-Order: Order granting Clerk of Superior Court for Effingham County, Jason E. Bragg's motion for extension of time to respond to defendant's subpoena for the production of evidence. #304: Order-granting senior deputy clerk Elizabeth Hursey's motion for extension of time to respond to defendant's witness subpoena. #305: Motion #34: Motion hearing on composition of jury master list before Judge F. Gates Peed, attorneys Bell, Wood, Studelska , Ryals, Lamar & Sincox present for defense & Matt Breedon. That discussion was continued for a second time after a heated debate between councils. The defense attorneys representing the trio filed a pre-trial motion to dismiss a grand jury’s decision indicting them for the murder of Mary & Elwyn Jr. because they said composition of the grand jury was unconstitutional. They subpoenaed the Effingham County Clerk of Court Jason Bragg close to midnight on Friday, asking for documents within six days. Bragg’s lawyer asked Judge F. Gates Peed to continue this hearing because they couldn’t get the documents to the defense in time. Lead state prosecutor Matt Breedon said this was a strategy by the defense. They’ll revisit this motion & a motion about DNA findings in this case on Jan. 26 & 27 where all three defendants will be in court again. Next Motion hearing on 1/26/23 re Grand Jury composition & motions hearing on 1/27/23 re DNA evidence.
12/9/22: #306: Order: 10th scheduling order & notice of joint hearing with similarly situated capital defendants filed by John Welch. #307: Notice-Index of State's motions not yet heard & #308: Motion #59: State's response to defendant's Motion to Dismiss filed by Matthew Breedon. 12/18/22: #309: Miscellaneous original transcript of argument for continuance filed by Jessica Burgamy. 12/30/22: #310: Leave of Absence notice by attorney Samuel Wood.
1/13/23: #311: Motion: Joint motion to amend scheduling order regarding DNA discovery motion. #312: Joint notice identifying outstanding discovery re DNA. #313: Motion: Defendant's objection to State's response to defendant's Kpomt supplement to motion to dismiss indictment due to unconstitutional composition of Grand Jury all filed by Samuel Wood. 1/24/23: Order (#314) Order for media coverage filed by John Welch. Cert. of Service (#315): Amended Certificate of Service filed by Samuel Wood.

ALSO:
*Motions Hearing for both (@ 9am & 10am ET) - GA – Mary Frances Crocker (14) & Elwyn John Crocker, Jr. (‘JR’) (14) (Mary died Oct. 18, 2018, Elwyn died about Nov. 30, 2016 & both discovered Dec. 20, 2018 buried in backyard, Guyton) – *Kimberly Renee Wright (50/now 54) (“step-grandma”) arrested (12/20/18), charged (1/29/19), indicted (3/18/19) & arraigned (4/17/19) & re-arraigned (2/19/20) with 2 counts of malice murder, 2 counts of felony murder for the deaths of Elwyn, Jr. & Mary, 1 count of sexual battery, 4 counts of cruelty to children, 2 counts of false imprisonment & 2 counts of concealing a death. Plead not guilty (2/19/20). No bond. DA will seek DP.
Court info from 10/3/19 thru 12/6/22 reference post #362 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ngham-cnty-20-dec-2018-arrests.406245/page-19

12/8/22 Update: #280: Order granting clerk of Superior Court for Effingham County Jason Bragg's motion for extension of time to respond to defendant's subpoena for production of evidence. #281: Motion #1.24: motion hearing on composition of jury master list before Judge F. Gates Peed, attorneys Bell, Wood, Studelska, Lamar, Sincox & Ryals. Next Motion hearing on Grand Jury composition on 1/26/23 & motions hearing on DNA evidence on 1/27/23.
12/9/22: #282: Order: 6th scheduling order & notice of joint hearing with similarly situated capital defendants filed by John Welch. #283: Motion #59: State's response to defendant's Motion to Dismiss indictment due to unconstitutional composition of the grand jury filed by Matthew Breedom. 12/18/22: #284: Miscellaneous original transcript of argument for continuance filed by Jessica Burgamy. 1/10/23: #285: Joint motion DNA Order filed by Nathanial Studelska. 1/17/23: #286: Joint notice identifying outstanding discovery. #287: Defendant's objection to State's response to defendant's joint supplement to motion to dismiss indictment due to unconstitutional composition of Grand Jury filed by Nathanial Studelska. 1/24/23: Order (#288): Order for media coverage filed by John Welch.
*Mark Anthony “Tony” Wright (31/now 35) (bro of Candice) arrested (1/8/19), charged (1/29/19), indicted (3/12/19) & arraigned (4/17/19) & re-arraigned (2/19/20) with malice murder & felony murder in Mary’s death, 1 count of sexual battery, 2 counts of cruelty to children, 2 counts of concealing a death (Mary & Elwyn) & 1 count of false imprisonment. No bond. DA will seek DP.
Wright is brother of Elwyn Sr.'s wife, Candice & overheard a family discussion about Mary's death & called an aunt, who tipped off authorities. Judge F. Gates Peed has also imposed a gag order prohibiting attorneys and investigators from discussing the case outside court.
Court info from 12/20/19 thru 12/6/22 reference post #362 here:
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12/8/22 Update: #240: Motion #40: Motion hearing on composition of jury master list before Judge F. Gates Peed, attorneys Bell, Wood, Studeks, Lamar, Sincox & Ryals, defense attorneys & Matt Breedon. #241: Order granting Clerk of Superior Court for Effingham County Jason Bragg's motion for extension of time to respond to defendant's subpoena for the production of evidence. That discussion was continued for a second time after a heated debate between councils. The defense attorneys representing the trio filed a pretrial motion to dismiss a grand jury’s decision indicting them for the murder of Mary & Elwyn Jr. because they said composition of the grand jury was unconstitutional. They subpoenaed the Effingham County Clerk of Court Jason Bragg close to midnight on Friday, asking for documents within six days. Bragg’s lawyer asked Judge F. Gates Peed to continue this hearing because they couldn’t get the documents to the defense in time. Lead state prosecutor Matt Breedon said this was a strategy by the defense. They’ll revisit this motion & a motion about DNA findings in this case on Jan. 26 & 27 where all three defendants will be in court again. Next motions hearing on grand jury composition on 1/26/23 & motions hearing on DNA evidence on 1/27/23.
12/9/22: #242: Order: 6th scheduling order & notice of joint hearing with similarly situated capital defendants filed by John Welch. #243: Motion #59: State's response to defendant's Motion to Dismiss indictment due to unconstitutional composition of the grand jury filed by Matthew Breedom. 12/28/22: #244: Miscellaneous original transcript of argument for continuance filed by Jessica Burgamy. 1/9/23: #245: Joint motion to amend scheduling Order regarding DNA discovery motion amend order re: DNA discovery filed by Allan Sincox.
1/13/23: #246: Notice of joint motion identifying outstanding discovery filed by Allan Sincox. 1/24/23: Order (#247): Order for media coverage filed by John Welch. Motion (#248): Objection to State's response to defendant's supplement o motion to dismiss indictment due to unconstitutional composition of the Grand Jury filed by Melinda Ryals.
*Roy Anthony Prater (55/now 59) - 10/24/19 Update: Plead guilty. Sentencing delayed until all defendants’ cases are complete. Will testify against the other 3 defendants.
*Candice Heather Crocker (33/now 38) (“step-mom”) - 10/15/20 Update: Plead guilty to 2 counts of malice murder, 2 counts of cruelty to child, to 2 counts of concealing a death & 2 counts of false imprisonment. Rest of the charges were Nolle Prosequi (dismissed). Sentenced to life without parole & credit for time served (12/20/18 to 10/21/20) to be served concurrently. In plea deal she must testify against the other 3 defendants.
 
Docket updates:

Elwyn:

Filings
Dkt # Doc Type Description Filing Date Filer
316 Event motion hearing - hearing on challenge to grand jury composition before judge peed (kelly claxton, reporter) atty's of record all present 01/26/2023



Kim:

Filings
Dkt # Doc Type Description Filing Date Filer
288 Order order for media coverage 01/24/2023 Welch, John

289 Event motion hearing - hearing on grand jury composition before judge peed(kelly claxton, reporter) all attorneys of record present 01/26/2023


Mark:
Filings
Dkt # Doc Type Description Filing Date Filer
249 Event motion hearing - hearing on challenge to grand jury composition before judge peed (kelly claxton, reporter) atty's of record all present 01/26/2023



link: Document Access and Electronic Filing
 
Friday, January 27th:
*Motions Hearing (@ 9am & 10am ET) - GA – Mary Frances Crocker (14) & Elwyn John Crocker, Jr. (‘JR’) (14) (Mary died Oct. 18, 2018, Elwyn died about Nov. 30, 2016 & both discovered Dec. 20, 2018 buried in backyard, Guyton) – *Elwyn John Crocker, Sr. (50/now 54) (“father”) arrested (12/20/18), charged (1/29/19), indicted (3/12/19) & arraigned (4/17/19) & re-arraigned (2/19/20) with 2 counts of malice murder, 2 counts of felony murder for the deaths of Elwyn, Jr. & Mary, 1 count of sexual battery, 4 counts of cruelty to children, 2 counts of false imprisonment & 2 counts of concealing a death. Plead not guilty (2/19/20). No bond. DA will seek DP.
Court info from 3/15/19 thru 1/13/23 reference post #371 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ngham-cnty-20-dec-2018-arrests.406245/page-19

1/24/23: Order (#314) Order for media coverage filed by John Welch. Cert. of Service (#315): Amended Certificate of Service filed by Samuel Wood. Next Motion hearing on 1/26/23 re Grand Jury composition & motions hearing on 1/27/23 re DNA evidence.
1/26/23 Update: Event (#316): Hearing on challenge to Grand Jury composition before Judge Peed. Attorneys' of record all present. No info yet on motions decisions re Grand Jury composition. Next Motions hearing re DNA evidence on 1/27/23.

ALSO:
*Motions Hearing for both (@ 9am & 10am ET) - GA – Mary Frances Crocker (14) & Elwyn John Crocker, Jr. (‘JR’) (14) (Mary died Oct. 18, 2018, Elwyn died about Nov. 30, 2016 & both discovered Dec. 20, 2018 buried in backyard, Guyton) – *Kimberly Renee Wright (50/now 54) (“step-grandma”) arrested (12/20/18), charged (1/29/19), indicted (3/18/19) & arraigned (4/17/19) & re-arraigned (2/19/20) with 2 counts of malice murder, 2 counts of felony murder for the deaths of Elwyn, Jr. & Mary, 1 count of sexual battery, 4 counts of cruelty to children, 2 counts of false imprisonment & 2 counts of concealing a death. Plead not guilty (2/19/20). No bond. DA will seek DP.
Court info from 10/3/19 thru 1/17/23 reference post #371 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ngham-cnty-20-dec-2018-arrests.406245/page-19

1/24/23: Order (#288): Order for media coverage filed by John Welch. Next Motion hearing on Grand Jury composition on 1/26/23 & motions hearing on DNA evidence on 1/27/23.
1/26/23 Update: Event (#289): Hearing on challenge to Grand Jury composition before Judge Peed. Attorneys' of record all present. No info yet on motions decisions re Grand Jury composition. Next Motions hearing re DNA evidence on 1/27/23.
*Mark Anthony “Tony” Wright (31/now 35) (bro of Candice) arrested (1/8/19), charged (1/29/19), indicted (3/12/19) & arraigned (4/17/19) & re-arraigned (2/19/20) with malice murder & felony murder in Mary’s death, 1 count of sexual battery, 2 counts of cruelty to children, 2 counts of concealing a death (Mary & Elwyn) & 1 count of false imprisonment. No bond. DA will seek DP.
Wright is brother of Elwyn Sr.'s wife, Candice & overheard a family discussion about Mary's death & called an aunt, who tipped off authorities. Judge F. Gates Peed has also imposed a gag order prohibiting attorneys and investigators from discussing the case outside court.
Court info from 12/20/19 thru 1/13/23 reference post #371 here:
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1/24/23: Order (#247): Order for media coverage filed by John Welch. Motion (#248): Objection to State's response to defendant's supplement o motion to dismiss indictment due to unconstitutional composition of the Grand Jury filed by Melinda Ryals. Next motions hearing on grand jury composition on 1/26/23 & motions hearing on DNA evidence on 1/27/23.
1/26/23 Update: Event (#249): Hearing on challenge to Grand Jury composition before Judge Peed. Attorneys' of record all present. No info yet on motions decisions re Grand Jury composition. Next Motions hearing re DNA evidence on 1/27/23.
*Roy Anthony Prater (55/now 59) - 10/24/19 Update: Plead guilty. Sentencing delayed until all defendants’ cases are complete. Will testify against the other 3 defendants.
*Candice Heather Crocker (33/now 38) (“step-mom”) -
10/15/20 Update: Plead guilty to 2 counts of malice murder, 2 counts of cruelty to child, to 2 counts of concealing a death & 2 counts of false imprisonment. Rest of the charges were Nolle Prosequi (dismissed). Sentenced to life without parole & credit for time served (12/20/18 to 10/21/20) to be served concurrently. In plea deal she must testify against the other 3 defendants.
 

Jan. 27, 2023
EFFINGHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - In this pre-trial motion hearing, several witnesses including the Effingham County Clerk of Court were called to testify by the defense representing Elwyn Crocker Sr., Mark Anthony Wright and Kimberley Wright. They’re accused of killing Mary and Elwyn Crocker Jr.

The motion debated today was whether the grand jury who indicted the three defendants on October 24, 2019 was properly seated.

Their defense attorneys said the grand jury was compromised and they’re asking the judge to dismiss the indictment that charged them with murder in the death of the Crocker children.
[.....]
The defense brought in an expert witness that studies jury selections. That witness said one person that made it onto the jury that indicted the defendants was put on list of candidates twice.

“That person had a higher chance of being selected in that group of people who were summoned.”

Former Clerk of Superior Court Elizabeth Hursey who served in 2019 said duplications are common for many reasons. The defense also questioned the people who were excused from the grand jury.
[.....]
More than 60 pre-trial motions have been filed in this case. None have been ruled on by Judge F. Gates Peed who is hearing the case.

It’s not clear when the trial for these defendants will be begin. However, Elwyn Crocker Sr., the teenagers father, will be tried first.

And all three defendants are due back in court tomorrow [1/27/23].
 
Docket updates:

Elwyn:

Filings:
Dkt # Doc Type Description Filing Date Filer
319 Event EVENT - exparte hearing before judge peed (kelly claxton,reporter) ms. bell present for defendant and addressed concerns 01/27/2023

320 Event motion hearing - cont'ding hearing on grand jury composition before judge peed (kelly claxton, reporter) all attorneys and defendant present 01/27/2023


Event Type:
Event Description Court Date
Calendar criminal motion calendar - motion hearing: state's motions # 1,2,3,4,6 and defendant's motions: 59,60,61,62 03/23/2023 09:00 AM

link: Document Access and Electronic Filing


Kim:

Filings:
Dkt # Doc Type Description Filing Date Filer
290 Event motion hearing - cont'ding hearing on grand jury composition before judge peed (kelly claxton, reporter) all attorneys and defendant present 01/27/2023

291 Proceeding PROCEEDING - listing of state's exhibit #1 and defendant's exhibits # 1,5,6, 9,10,15,20,21,25, and 26 from hearing on january 26, 2023 before judge peed. all exhibits are "sealed by the court. all exhibits are scanned in under su19cr434p 01/27/2023

292 Event EVENT - exparte hearing with the court concerning health issue (kelly claxton, reporter)
01/27/2023

No further court dates shown.

link: Document Access and Electronic Filing



Mark:

Filings:
Dkt # Doc Type Description Filing Date Filer
250 Proceeding PROCEEDING - listing of state's exhibit #1 and defendant's exhibits 1,5,6,9,10,15,20,21,25, and 26 from hearing on january 26, 2023 before judge peed. . .all exhibits sealed by court order . . . exhibits are scanned in under su19cr434p 01/27/2023

251 Event motion hearing - cont'ding hearing on grand jury composition before judge peed (kelly claxton, reporter) all attorneys of record and defendant present 01/27/2023


No further court dates shown.


link: Document Access and Electronic Filing
 
“Here's my thinking, it's that grand jury is dealt with by the end of February. That gives me February to fit in four and a half hours of listening to the statement,” Peed said in court Friday.

Court will meet again for two days in March for what is expected to be the final pre-trial motions hearing.



*"listening to the statement" refers to 4.5 hours of Elwyn's interrogation that defense wants the judge to listen to. The first 4 hours weren't recorded.

Defense also intends to subpoena FBI regarding DNA evidence which, if I'm reading the article correctly, could take until the end of April.

The wait continues. My hope is that Mary and JR are in a safe and joyful place where thoughts of the adults that failed them never cross their minds.
 
Docket updates:

Elwyn:

Dkt# Doc Type Description Filing Date Filer
321 Order defendants joint notice identifying outstanding discovery - granted (** re: dna evidence from federal bureau of investigation) 01/27/2023 Welch, John



Kim:

Dkt# Doc Type Description Filing Date Filer
293 Order defendants joint notice identifying outstanding discovery - granted (** re: dna evidence from the federal bureau of investigation) 01/27/2023 Welch, John



Mark:

Dkt# Doc Type Description Filing Date Filer
252 Order defendants joint notice identifying outstanding discovery - granted (re: dna evidence from the federal bureau of investigation) 01/27/2023 Welch, John

link: Document Access and Electronic Filing
 
Court site update:

Elwyn:

Dkt# Doc Type Description Filing Date Filer
322 Order eleventh scheduling order - setting state's outstanding motions 1-6 for march 23-24, 2023
01/31/2023 Welch, John


Kim:

Dkt# Doc Type Description Filing Date Filer
294 Order seventh scheduling order 01/31/2023 Welch, John


Mark:

Dkt# Doc Type Description Filing Date Filer
253 Order seventh scheduling order 01/31/2023 Welch, John

link: Document Access and Electronic Filing
 
Still no new court dates for Kim or Mark.

Docket updates:

Elwyn:

Dkt# Doc Type Description Filing Date Filer
323 Discovery DISCOVERY - states discovery disclosure 02/03/2023


Kim:

Dkt# Doc Type Description Filing Date Filer
295 Discovery DISCOVERY - states discovery disclosure 02/03/2023


Mark:

Dkt# Doc Type Description Filing Date Filer
254 Discovery DISCOVERY - states discovery disclosure 02/03/2023

link: Document Access and Electronic Filing
 

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