IN - Javon Blackwell, 42, Javon Jr., 12, & Jayzon, 11, fatally shot, Marion, 30 Dec 2018 *Arrests*

[FrostedGlass]

I was reading Jones' appeal - 20A-CR-00840 - and saw there were 2 women also involved. Brittany Drake, who came out of it with an F3 charge and her sister, Jasmine Drake, who apparently didn't get any charges. They all planned the robbery; Jasmine drove the car and Brittany stood as a lookout at the back door. Jackson committed the murders and Jones stole an “assault-style rifle,” a handgun, and a Michael Kors bag.

I wondered why the women weren't charged with the murders and decided I better look up the definition of "Accomplice" because this quote from the Elkhart Co murder case is forever embedded in my mind:

"with accomplices in a crime, "the act of one is the act of all."

Accomplice
A person who knowingly, voluntarily, or intentionally gives assistance to another in (or in some cases fails to prevent another from) the commission of a crime. An accomplice is criminally liable to the same extent as the principal. An accomplice, unlike an accessory, is typically present when the crime is committed.
Accomplice
Accessory
Someone aiding in or contributing to the commission or concealment of a felony, e.g. by assisting in planning or encouraging another to commit a crime (an accessory before the fact) or by helping another escape arrest or punishment (an accessory after the fact). An accessory, unlike an accomplice, is typically not present when the crime is committed.

 

[Niner]

Thursday, July 1st:
*Trial continues (Day 4) (Blackwell case) (@ 1pm CT) - IN – Javon Blackwell (42), his sons Javon, Jr. (12) & Jayzon (11) (Dec. 30, 2018, Marion) - for *Demetrius Jemere Jackson (25/now 27) arrested & charged (1/28/19) with 3 counts of murder, conspiracy to commit armed robbery & armed robbery in connection with 3 deaths. Plead not guilty. Held without bond.
Trial began on 6/28/21-Blackwell / Trial set to begin on 7/12/21-Sanders
Court hearings from 9/21/20 thru 6/10/21 reference post #253 here:
IN - Javon Blackwell, 42, Javon Jr., 12, & Jayzon, 11, fatally shot, Marion, 30 Dec 2018 *Arrests*
6/28/21 Monday, Trial Day 1: Jury selection begins. No other info available. Trial continues on 6/29/21.
6/29/21 Tuesday, Trial Day 2: No info available. Trial continues on 6/30/21.
6/30/21 Wednesday, Trial Day 3: No info available. Trial continues on 7/1/21.
*Lemere Joseph Jones (29/now 31) – Blackwell - had bench trial on 3/10/20-found guilty & sentenced on 4/3/20 to 200 years in prison. Appealed. Robbery: Pretrial hearing on 6/17/21. Sanders: Trial set to begin on 7/12/21.

 

[Niner]

I was reading Jones' appeal - 20A-CR-00840 - and saw there were 2 women also involved. Brittany Drake, who came out of it with an F3 charge and her sister, Jasmine Drake, who apparently didn't get any charges. They all planned the robbery; Jasmine drove the car and Brittany stood as a lookout at the back door. Jackson committed the murders and Jones stole an “assault-style rifle,” a handgun, and a Michael Kors bag.

I wondered why the women weren't charged with the murders and decided I better look up the definition of "Accomplice" because this quote from the Elkhart Co murder case is forever embedded in my mind:

Accomplice
A person who knowingly, voluntarily, or intentionally gives assistance to another in (or in some cases fails to prevent another from) the commission of a crime. An accomplice is criminally liable to the same extent as the principal. An accomplice, unlike an accessory, is typically present when the crime is committed.
Accomplice
Accessory
Someone aiding in or contributing to the commission or concealment of a felony, e.g. by assisting in planning or encouraging another to commit a crime (an accessory before the fact) or by helping another escape arrest or punishment (an accessory after the fact). An accessory, unlike an accomplice, is typically not present when the crime is committed.

Thanks for that informative info regarding accomplice & an accessory. Did not know that. I too wondered why Jasmine was never charged.

I kept the lines for first & 2nd day of trial hoping for updates on my stuff - but since there aren't any - I get rid of them... All I'm coming up with is a Dec. 2020 articles & the rest are from 2019. Any better luck than me??

 

[FrostedGlass]

Thanks for that informative info regarding accomplice & an accessory. Did not know that. I too wondered why Jasmine was never charged.

I kept the lines for first & 2nd day of trial hoping for updates on my stuff - but since there aren't any - I get rid of them... All I'm coming up with is a Dec. 2020 articles & the rest are from 2019. Any better luck than me??

I haven't found anything, either.

 

[FrostedGlass]

Lie detector tests were discussed in this case but the audio was so bad that I couldn't make sense of the questioning. I was surprised because I thought LD tests were inadmissible in Indiana. Here's what I found; it's from a law office so I hope it's a reliable source.

Question: In the State of Indiana, are lie detector test results admissible in court?
Answer: The Indiana courts has often found that evidence of a polygraph examination is not admissible in evidence, unless both sides to the litigation agree in advance of the giving of such examination that it may be used in evidence by either party. Thus, polygraph examinations are generally inadmissible without a valid stipulation between the parties. The trial court has discretion to admit polygraph results where there is a valid stipulation. The stipulation must be in writing in criminal cases and signed by both defendant and prosecutor. There is no such requirement in civil cases. Also, once the parties stipulate to the admissibility of polygraph evidence, they are estopped from objecting to its admission. Valid stipulations to polygraph examinations cannot be withdrawn once one party learns the results are unfavorable.
Are lie detector test results admissible in court? - dgladishlaw.com

 

[FrostedGlass]

Both sides rested their case; prosecution wanted to give their closing statement but defense asked for additional time to prepare theirs. The judge decided to wait until tomorrow to begin closing statements; he said he thought both sides would be better served if a tired jury didn't have to begin deliberations so late in the afternoon.

 

[FrostedGlass]

Was Jones a credible witness against Johnson? Did either of the Drake sisters testify in the Jones trial?

Credible Witness
A credible witness is a witness who comes across as competent and worthy of belief. Their testimony is assumed to be more than likely true due to their experience, knowledge, training, and sense of honesty. The judge and jurors will use these factors to determine whether they believe the witness is credible.

An attorney can show jurors a witness is not credible by showing: 1) inconsistent statements, 2) reputation for untruthfulness, 3) defects in perception, 4) prior convictions that show dishonesty or untruthfulness, and 5) bias. An attorney may also enhance a witness’s credibility by showing the witness has always been consistent in their statements.

[Last updated in June of 2021 by the Wex Definitions Team]

Credible Witness

 

[Niner]

Friday, July 2nd:
*Trial continues (Day 5)-Closing Arguments (Blackwell case) (@ 1pm CT) - IN – Javon Blackwell (42), his sons Javon, Jr. (12) & Jayzon (11) (Dec. 30, 2018, Marion) - for *Demetrius Jemere Jackson (25/now 27) arrested & charged (1/28/19) with 3 counts of murder, conspiracy to commit armed robbery & armed robbery in connection with 3 deaths. Plead not guilty. Held without bond.
Trial began on 6/28/21 & ended on 7/1/21-Blackwell / Trial set to begin on 7/12/21-Sanders
Court hearings from 9/21/20 thru 6/10/21 & trial from 6/28/21 thru 6/30/21 (Day 1-3) reference post #262 here:
IN - Javon Blackwell, 42, Javon Jr., 12, & Jayzon, 11, fatally shot, Marion, 30 Dec 2018 *Arrests*
7/1/21 Thursday, Trial Day 4: Both sides rested their cases. Prosecution wanted to give their closing statement but defense asked for additional time to prepare theirs. The judge decided to wait until tomorrow to begin closing statements; he said he thought both sides would be better served if a tired jury didn't have to begin deliberations so late in the afternoon. Trial continues on 7/2/21.
*Lemere Joseph Jones (29/now 31) – Blackwell - had bench trial on 3/10/20-found guilty & sentenced on 4/3/20 to 200 years in prison. Appealed. Robbery: Pretrial hearing on 6/17/21. Sanders: Trial set to begin on 7/12/21.

 

[Niner]

@FrostedGlass - anything updated for Jones' robbery case? Last hearing 6/17

Grant County #27D01-1902-F3-000004

TIA!

 

[FrostedGlass]

No new dates; this is all there is:

06/17/2021
Pretrial Conference
Session:
06/17/2021 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Todd, Jeffrey D
06/17/2021
Hearing Journal Entry
Pretrial conference held. er

06/18/2021
Service Returned Served
Subpoenas served by personal service and by leaving a copy in door.

Date Served:
06/10/2021
06/18/2021
Service Returned Served
Subpoena served by personal service.

06/19/2021
Automated ENotice Issued to Parties
Service Returned Served ---- 6/18/2021 : Jerry T. Drook;Grant County Probation Department;Jamie Lee Moore Service Returned Served ---- 6/18/2021 : Jerry T. Drook;Grant County Probation Department;Jamie Lee Moore

07/19/2021
Jury Trial
Session:
05/20/2019 1:00 PM, Rescheduled
Session:
09/16/2019 1:00 PM, Rescheduled
Session:
09/23/2019 1:00 PM, Rescheduled
Session:
03/16/2020 1:00 PM, Rescheduled
Session:
06/29/2020 1:00 PM, Rescheduled
Session:
10/26/2020 1:00 PM, Rescheduled
Session:
03/22/2021 1:00 PM, Rescheduled
Session:
07/19/2021 1:00 PM, Judicial Officer: Todd, Jeffrey D

 

[FrostedGlass]

No new dates for Brittany Drake
27D01-1901-F3-000003

10/28/2021 = Pretrial Conference
Session: 10/28/2021 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Todd, Jeffrey D

11/29/2021 = Jury Trial
Session: 11/29/2021 1:00 PM, Judicial Officer: Todd, Jeffrey D

 

[FrostedGlass]

For the Maurtreyviaun Sanders murder, there are no other dates until the jury trial.

27D01-1901-MR-000001 Lemere Jones
27D01-1901-MR-000002 Demetrius Jackson

07/12/2021 = Jury Trial
1:00 PM, Judicial Officer: Todd, Jeffrey D

 

[FrostedGlass]

The prosecution finished up with their closing statement and defense is up next.

It seems like trying accomplices makes a guilty verdict easier. The jury does not have to find one or the other did the shooting; only that the shooting was done by either one.

 

[FrostedGlass]

Demetrius Jemere Jackson has been found guilty on counts 1-5. Count 6 was dismissed by prosecution.
27D01-1901-MR-000004

1) 35-42-1-1(1): Murder
2) 35-42-1-1(1): Murder
3) 35-42-1-1(1): Murder
4) 35-42-5-1(a)(1)/F2: Robbery Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury - Injury to someone other than a def
5) 35-42-5-1(a)(1)/F3: Armed Robbery-Taking property by force or threatening use of force while armed
6) 35-47-4-5(c)/F4: Unlawful Poss. of a Firearm by Serious Violent Felon

 

[Niner]

Thank you for ALL that info @FrostedGlass !

I'll be back when you might have a sentencing date for Jackson!

 

[FrostedGlass]

Thank you for ALL that info @FrostedGlass !

I'll be back when you might have a sentencing date for Jackson!

I think they agreed to confer on the sentencing date Wednesday.

I haven't found any news yet, except for a very brief one about him being found guilty. There is a lot to discuss about this one and it would be nice to have news articles to quote.

The lie detector test: Jackson agreed to take it without the benefit of counsel; he said he wanted to prove his innocence. Defense had a problem with how vague the questions were, among other things.

Defense discussed the stolen items, saying no one knew for sure if those items were even in the house when the crime took place. Defense claimed in his closing statement that there was no evidence that Jackson killed anyone or that he was even in the house.

In the end, lack of evidence didn't matter.

 

[Niner]

Okay - found this article - BUT I did not realize Drake was involved with THIS murder - Blackwell. I only have her on the Sanders murder case. Can you find something on her - @FrostedGlass of her in Grant County regarding what the article says she was charged with?

GUILTY VERDICT: Grant County jury finds man guilty of murder in 2018 triple homicide

Lemere Joseph Jones was previously convicted on murder and armed robbery charges. He will spend the rest of his life in prison with a 195-year prison sentence.

Brittany Drake was charged with armed robbery, and her trial is scheduled for this winter.

TIA!

 

[FrostedGlass]

Okay - found this article - BUT I did not realize Drake was involved with THIS murder - Blackwell. I only have her on the Sanders murder case. Can you find something on her - @FrostedGlass of her in Grant County regarding what the article says she was charged with?

GUILTY VERDICT: Grant County jury finds man guilty of murder in 2018 triple homicide

Lemere Joseph Jones was previously convicted on murder and armed robbery charges. He will spend the rest of his life in prison with a 195-year prison sentence.

Brittany Drake was charged with armed robbery, and her trial is scheduled for this winter.

TIA!

I've never seen her mentioned in the Sanders case; only this one. All the info I've posted is in regard to this case.

 

[Niner]

I've never seen her mentioned in the Sanders case; only this one. All the info I've posted is in regard to this case.

Oh geez... you mean all this time I had her on the wrong murder.... okay - will change her info.

 

[FrostedGlass]

Oh geez... you mean all this time I had her on the wrong murder.... okay - will change her info.

You've probably been thinking: "What the heck is that woman talking about???!!"

Her charging date is the same date as Jones and Jackson have in the Blackwell case (12/30). Plus, she is mentioned in the Jones/Blackwell appeal. I don't see any other case for her dated around Nov 6, which is when Jones and Jackson were charged for the Sanders murder.

Here's what I have...

Maurtreyviaun Sanders Nov 6
27D01-1901-MR-000001 Lemere Jones Jury Trial: 7/12
27D01-1901-MR-000002 Demetrius Jackson JT: 7/12

Family Dollar Armed Robbery Dec 24
27D01-1902-F3-000004 Lemere Jones JT: 7/19

Javon Blackwell Murder Dec 30
27D01-1901-MR-000003 Lemere Jones 04/06/20 GUILTY 195 Yrs
27D01-1901-MR-000004 Demetrius Jackson JT: 6/28 GUILTY
27D01-1901-F3-000003 Brittany Drake PTC: 10/28 JT: 11/29