GUILTY IN - Ft Wayne Man escapes home detention fatally stabs girlfriend and 3 young children, June 2021 *arrest*

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His murder case number was changed. Here's his new one and next court dates:
02D05-2106-MR-000011

08/06/2021 = Status Conference
Session: 08/06/2021 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Gull, Frances C
Comment: FCG

12/01/2021 = Pretrial Conference
Session: 12/01/2021 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Gull, Frances C
Comment: FCG

01/18/2022 = Jury Trial
Session: 01/18/2022 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Gull, Frances C
Session: 01/19/2022 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Gull, Frances C
Session:01/20/2022 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Gull, Frances C
Session: 01/21/2022 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Gull, Frances C
Comment: 4 days/FCG
 
The court data doesn't say what Count V is yet. So far, he's charged with 4 counts of murder.

08/03/2021 = Order Granting Motion for Leave to Amend Witness List

08/06/2021 = Status Conference
Result: Commenced and concluded

08/06/2021 = Motion Filed
Motion to Add Count V
Filed By: State of Indiana

08/06/2021 = Hearing Scheduling Activity
Jury Trial scheduled for 01/25/2022 at 8:30 AM.
Jury Trial scheduled for 01/26/2022 at 8:30 AM.
Jury Trial scheduled for 01/27/2022 at 8:30 AM.
Jury Trial scheduled for 01/28/2022 at 8:30 AM.

12/01/2021 = Pretrial Conference

01/18/2022 = Jury Trial
Session: 01/18/2022 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Gull, Frances C
Session: 01/19/2022 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Gull, Frances C
Session: 01/20/2022 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Gull, Frances C
Session: 01/21/2022 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Gull, Frances C

01/25/2022 = Jury Trial
Session: 01/25/2022 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Gull, Frances C
Session: 01/26/2022 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Gull, Frances C
Session: 01/27/2022 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Gull, Frances C
Session: 01/28/2022 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Gull, Frances C
 
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Update:

08/23/2021 = Motion Filed
Motion for Funds for Expert
Filed By: Hancz-Barron, Cohen B

12/01/2021 = Pretrial Conference
Session: 12/01/2021 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Gull, Frances C

01/18/2022 = Jury Trial (Days 18-21)
Session: 01/18/2022 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Gull, Frances C

01/25/2022 = Jury Trial (Days 25-28)
Session: 01/25/2022 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Gull, Frances C
 
Here is the Count V that's been added, along with updates

Charges:
01 06/02/2021 35-42-1-1(1): Murder
02 06/02/2021 35-42-1-1(1): Murder
03 06/02/2021 35-42-1-1(1): Murder
04 06/02/2021 35-42-1-1(1): Murder
05 06/02/2021 Life Without Parole Enhancement

08/24/2021 = Order Granting
State's Motion to Add Count 05 granted. Count 05 is ordered added.
Judicial Officer: Gull, Frances C
Order Signed: 08/06/2021

08/24/2021 = Order Issued
Initial Hearing conducted on Count 05 under separate order. In light of Count 05, Court and counsel agree more time is needed for trial.
Judicial Officer: Gull, Frances C
Order Signed: 08/06/2021

08/27/2021 = Order Granting
Defendant's Motion for Funds for Expert is granted. Defendant is permitted to hire forensic psychologist Dr. Stephen Ross to assist in the review of mental health records. The Court will authorize up to $2,000 for this purpose pending further request.

12/01/2021 = Pretrial Conference
Session: 12/01/2021 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Gull, Frances C

01/18/2022 = Jury Trial (Days 18-21)
Session: 01/18/2022 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Gull, Frances C

01/25/2022 = Jury Trial (Days 25-28)
Session: 01/25/2022 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Gull, Frances C
 
Update

09/14/2021 = Appearance Filed
PD Co-Counsel Appearance
For Party: Hancz-Barron, Cohen B

09/14/2021 = Indigent Counsel Appointed at County Expense

09/23/2021 = Motion Filed
Amended Motion for Funds for Expert
Filed By: Hancz-Barron, Cohen B

09/30/2021 = Order Issued
Judicial Officer: Gull, Frances C
Order Signed: 09/29/2021

11/10/2021 = Transport Order Entered
Judicial Officer: Gull, Frances C

11/10/2021 = Notice Issued
Transport Order faxed and forwarded to the Allen County Jail.

12/01/2021 = Pretrial Conference
Session: 12/01/2021 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Gull, Frances C
Comment: FCG

01/18/2022 = Jury Trial (Days 18-21)
Session: 01/18/2022 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Gull, Frances C

01/25/2022 = Jury Trial (Days 25-28)
Session: 01/25/2022 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Gull, Frances C
 
Update Current dates have been cancelled; here are the new ones.

11/18/2021 = Motion for Continuance Filed
Verified Motion to Continue Jury Trial
Filed By: Hancz-Barron, Cohen B

11/23/2021 = Hearing on Motion for Continuance
Session: 11/23/2021 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Gull, Frances C
Result: Commenced and concluded

02/18/2022 = Pretrial Conference
Session: 02/18/2022 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Gull, Frances C
Comment: FCG

05/10/2022 = Jury Trial
Session: 05/10/2022 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Gull, Frances C
Session: 05/11/2022 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Gull, Frances C
Session: 05/12/2022 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Gull, Frances C
Session: 05/13/2022 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Gull, Frances C
Comment: 4 days/FCG

05/17/2022 =Jury Trial
Session: 05/17/2022 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Gull, Frances C
Session: 05/18/2022 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Gull, Frances C
Session: 05/19/2022 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Gull, Frances C
Session: 05/20/2022 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Gull, Frances C
Comment: 4 days/FCG
 
Update but there are no comments on what went on at the hearing.

02/18/2022 = Pretrial Conference
Session: 12/01/2021 8:30 AM, Rescheduled
Session: 02/18/2022 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Gull, Frances C
Result: Commenced and concluded

02/23/2022 = Pretrial Conference
Session: 02/23/2022 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Gull, Frances C

04/22/2022 = Pretrial Conference
Session: 04/22/2022 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Gull, Frances C

05/10/2022 = Jury Trial
Session: 05/10/2022 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Gull, Frances C
Session: 05/11/2022 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Gull, Frances C
Session: 05/12/2022 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Gull, Frances C
Session: 05/13/2022 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Gull, Frances C
Comment: 4 days/FCG

05/17/2022 =Jury Trial
Session: 05/17/2022 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Gull, Frances C
Session: 05/18/2022 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Gull, Frances C
Session: 05/19/2022 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Gull, Frances C
Session: 05/20/2022 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Gull, Frances C
Comment: 4 days/FCG
 
I'll be checking on this often for updates.

04/22/2022 = Pretrial Conference
Session: 04/22/2022 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Gull, Frances C
Result: Commenced and concluded

05/10/2022 = Jury Trial
4 days: 10, 11, 12, 13

05/17/2022 = Jury Trial
4 days: 17, 18, 19, 20
 
A bit of an update; not sure if the order is of importance. Trial dates remain the same.

04/22/2022 = Pretrial Conference
Session: 04/22/2022 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Gull, Frances C
Result: Commenced and concluded

04/25/2022 = Order on Pretrial Conference
Judicial Officer: Gull, Frances C
Order Signed: 04/22/2022
 
Update:

05/03/2022 = Motion For Transport Order
Writ for Testificandum
Filed By: State of Indiana

05/03/2022 = Transport Order Entered
Judicial Officer: Gull, Frances C

05/03/2022 = Notice Issued
Transport order faxed and forwarded to the Allen County Jail.

05/10/2022 = Jury Trial (4 days)
 
Some last minute filings:

05/09/2022 = Motion In Limine Filed
Motion in Limine
Filed By:State of Indiana

05/09/2022 = Motion In Limine Filed
Motion in Limine - Burden of Proof
Filed By:State of Indiana

05/09/2022 = Request for Written Instructions Filed
Jury Instructions
Filed By:State of Indiana
File Stamp:05/06/2022

05/10/2022 = Jury Trial
Session:05/10/2022 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Gull, Frances C
Session:05/11/2022 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Gull, Frances C
Session:05/12/2022 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Gull, Frances C
Session:05/13/2022 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Gull, Frances C
Comment:4 days/FCG
 
www.fortwaynesnbc.com

2021 QUADRUPLE HOMICIDE: A jury selected for murder trial

Jury selection took place Tuesday for the Fort Wayne man accused of killing a woman and her three children in 2021.
www.fortwaynesnbc.com www.fortwaynesnbc.com

Published: May. 10, 2022 at 5:15 PM EDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Fort Wayne’s NBC) - Jury selection took place Tuesday for the Fort Wayne man accused of killing a woman and her three children in 2021.
...by 4:30 p.m. the court has secured a full jury.
Opening arguments are set to begin Wednesday. Stay with Fort Wayne’s NBC News as we will have a crew in the courtroom gathering the latest information on this trial.
 
JerseyGirl said:
www.wane.com

Jury deliberating in trial of man accused of killing mother, 3 children

Cohen Hancz-Barron could face life without parole in the killings of Sarah Zent, 26, her sons, Carter, 5, and Ashton, 3, and her 2-year-old daughter, Aubree.
www.wane.com www.wane.com
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Thanks for keeping up with the news. I found this bit about the DNA testimony interesting. I listened to Luther testify in another murder trial and I was having a really hard time understanding what the results were. Here's a snip from the reporter in this trial; I always thought DNA results were more cut and dried than "strong likelihood of inclusion":

"...Chief Counsel Tom Chaille and deputy prosecutor Tesa Helge brought back a DNA expert from the Indiana State Police laboratory. Ashley Luther was asked to clarify her findings on a pair of gardening gloves found next to Aubree on the bed.

Luther said it had been one of the most difficult DNA cases she could remember and her testimony was of a scientific nature and language rarely used.

However, Luther was allowed to continue and, in plainer language, tied one of the swabs taken from a glove to Hancz-Barron and the two boys with a strong likelihood that DNA from Sarah and Aubree was included."
 
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - An Allen County jury has found a Fort Wayne man guilty of murdering a family of four in June of 2021.

On the seventh day of his trial, 22-year-old Cohen Hancz-Barron was found guilty of four counts of murder after he killed 26-year-old Sarah Zent and 5-year-old Carter Zent and 3-year-old Ashton Zent, and 2-year-old Aubree Zent.

www.wpta21.com

Jury finds man guilty on all counts in Zent family murders

An Allen County jury has found a Fort Wayne man guilty of murdering a family of four in June of 2021.
www.wpta21.com www.wpta21.com
 
The jury considered sentencing recommendations Thursday afternoon and found that aggravating circumstances dictate Hancz-Barron should serve four life terms, with no parole.

The family asked prosecutor Tom Chaille and his team not to pursue the death penalty.

www.wibc.com

Why A Killer Gets Four Life Sentences - 93.1FM WIBC

FT WAYNE, Ind.–Part of the reason Coen Hancz-Barron will likely get life without parole is the number of people killed and the manner in which a mom and her three children died last year in Ft. Wayne.
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08/05/2022
Sentencing Hearing
Session: 08/05/2022 1:30 PM, Judicial Officer: Gull, Frances C
 
Here is the court entry. The sentencing date remains the same.

05/20/2022Order Issued
Jury returns verdicts at 10:02 a.m.; Count 1 Guilty; Count 2, Guilty; Count 3, Guilty; Count 4, Guilty. Penalty phase begins with Instructions and Opening Statements. Defendant, prior to penalty phase commencing, indicates he is refusing to appear and participate in this part of the trial, despite counsel encouraging him to appear and participate. State's Motion to Incorporate the Evidence granted, and the State rests at 11:03 a.m. Defense presents evidence and rests at 1:31 p.m. Counsel present their Final Arguments. Final Instructions read. Jury retires to deliberate at 2:15 p.m. Court again defendant has knowingly, intelligently, and voluntarily absented himself from the proceedings despite counsel again encouraging him to appear and participate. Prior to receiving verdicts (on penalty) counsel reports defendant is refusing to appear and participate and Court makes the same findings as before. Jury returns verdicts at 3:00 p.m., finding the State has proven beyond a reasonable doubt Aggravating Circumstances 1 and 2; that the charged aggravating circumstances outweigh any mitigating circumstances; and recommending a sentence of life imprisonment without parole. Jury released and discharged. Court enters judgment of conviction of Counts 1-4, refers this to probation for Presentence Investigation, and sets sentencing August 5, 2022 at 1:30-3:30 p.m., Presentence Investigation returnable July 21, 2022. 30 days waived by counsel.
Judicial Officer:
Gull, Frances C

Order Signed:
05/19/2022
 
His presentence report is done and he's still on schedule for sentencing.

07/21/2022 = Pre-Sentence Investigation Report Filed
PreSentence Investigation Report
Filed By: Allen County Adult Probation Department

08/05/2022 = Sentencing Hearing
Session: 08/05/2022 1:30 PM, Judicial Officer: Gull, Frances C
 
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