GUILTY IN - Ryder Stephen, 23 mos, murdered, mom & stepdad arrested, Elwood, 26 Oct 2018 *mom & stepdad guilty*

[Niner]

Thanks @Tippy Lynn ! Probably a video if they had one of those already. I shall keep them there then.

And I'm doing fine! Staying healthy here!

 

[Niner]

Monday, May 4th:
*Trial Readiness Hearing for both (attorneys only) – (@ 1pm CT) - IN – Ryder Stephen (23 mos.) (Oct. 26, 2018 found unconscious, Elwood; pronounced dead Oct. 29, 2018) – *Alyson Stephen (23/now 24) “mom” arrested (10/26/18) & charged (11/8/18) with Level 1 felony neglect of a dependent resulting in death & charged (5/16/19) with 1st degree murder. Plead not guilty. $35K cash only bond. *Jacob Stephen Wootton () “step dad” arrested (10/31/18) & charged (11/1/18) with level 1 felony neglect of a dependent resulting in death, Invasion of Privacy-Violates a no contact order issued, resisting Law Enforcement def. knowingly or intentionally forcibly resists, possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia & habitual offender & charged (5/16/19) with 1st degree murder. Plead not guilty. $35K cash only bond.
Active no-contact order between Wootton & Stephen after Elwood police arrested Wootton for allegedly hitting Stephen in front of her 4- & 2-year-old children in March of 2018.
Trial set to begin on 6/2/20 (for Wootton only).
Court hearings from 11/8/18 thru 10/14/19 reference post #42 here:
IN - Ryder Stephen, 23 mos, murdered, mom & stepdad arrested, Elwood, 26 Oct 2018
11/25/19: Continuance of trial-granted. Next Final pretrial hearing on 3/2/20 and trial is set for 6/2/20 @ 9am for both.
3/2/20 Update: State indicates Wootton would be tried first. Defense indicates possible additional witnesses and that depositions and/or an investigator may be necessary but need to speak with the State to make further determination. Comes now the Court and schedules this matter for further final pretrial conference, attorneys only, on 4/13/20 at 1:00pm. Date also serves as Defense's deadline for expert witness disclosure. The Court notes that parties are to continue working towards trial as scheduled, including depositions, and the Court will not consider a continuance based on need to take depositions.
3/18/20 Update: The Judicial branch is taking appropriate steps to respond to COVID-19, and courts around the state are implementing plans to postpone jury trials, allow for remote hearings, and keep only essential staff in courthouses.
4/13/20 Update: Next trial readiness hearing & final motions deadline on 5/4/20.

 

[Tippy Lynn]

Monday, May 4th:
*Trial Readiness Hearing for both (attorneys only) – (@ 1pm CT) - IN – Ryder Stephen (23 mos.) (Oct. 26, 2018 found unconscious, Elwood; pronounced dead Oct. 29, 2018) – *Alyson Stephen (23/now 24) “mom” arrested (10/26/18) & charged (11/8/18) with Level 1 felony neglect of a dependent resulting in death & charged (5/16/19) with 1st degree murder. Plead not guilty. $35K cash only bond. *Jacob Stephen Wootton () “step dad” arrested (10/31/18) & charged (11/1/18) with level 1 felony neglect of a dependent resulting in death, Invasion of Privacy-Violates a no contact order issued, resisting Law Enforcement def. knowingly or intentionally forcibly resists, possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia & habitual offender & charged (5/16/19) with 1st degree murder. Plead not guilty. $35K cash only bond.
Active no-contact order between Wootton & Stephen after Elwood police arrested Wootton for allegedly hitting Stephen in front of her 4- & 2-year-old children in March of 2018.
Trial set to begin on 6/2/20 (for Wootton only).
Court hearings from 11/8/18 thru 10/14/19 reference post #42 here:
IN - Ryder Stephen, 23 mos, murdered, mom & stepdad arrested, Elwood, 26 Oct 2018
11/25/19: Continuance of trial-granted. Next Final pretrial hearing on 3/2/20 and trial is set for 6/2/20 @ 9am for both.
3/2/20 Update: State indicates Wootton would be tried first. Defense indicates possible additional witnesses and that depositions and/or an investigator may be necessary but need to speak with the State to make further determination. Comes now the Court and schedules this matter for further final pretrial conference, attorneys only, on 4/13/20 at 1:00pm. Date also serves as Defense's deadline for expert witness disclosure. The Court notes that parties are to continue working towards trial as scheduled, including depositions, and the Court will not consider a continuance based on need to take depositions.
3/18/20 Update: The Judicial branch is taking appropriate steps to respond to COVID-19, and courts around the state are implementing plans to postpone jury trials, allow for remote hearings, and keep only essential staff in courthouses.
4/13/20 Update: Next trial readiness hearing & final motions deadline on 5/4/20.

@Niner - Alyson's jury trial is scheduled for 6/2/2020 as well.

 

[Niner]

@Niner - Alyson's jury trial is scheduled for 6/2/2020 as well.

Oh - okay - I thought I read somewhere that he was going first - let me go look....

 

[Niner]

Here it is - happened on 3/2/20.

3/2/20 Update: State indicates Wootton would be tried first. Defense indicates possible additional witnesses and that depositions and/or an investigator may be necessary but need to speak with the State to make further determination. Comes now the Court and schedules this matter for further final pretrial conference, attorneys only, on 4/13/20 at 1:00pm. Date also serves as Defense's deadline for expert witness disclosure. The Court notes that parties are to continue working towards trial as scheduled, including depositions, and the Court will not consider a continuance based on need to take depositions.


But they have never said "when" Alyson's was going to be.

 

[Niner]

@Tippy Lynn - guessing the court site hasn't been updated for the next hearing? TIA!

 

[Tippy Lynn]

@Tippy Lynn - guessing the court site hasn't been updated for the next hearing? TIA!

State of Indiana v. Alyson Stephen
Case Number 48C01-1905-MR-001122
Court Madison Circuit Court 1
Type MR - Murder
Filed 05/03/2019


04/13/2020
Final PreTrial Conference
Session:
04/13/2020 1:00 PM, Judicial Officer: Warner Sims, Angela G.
Comment:
Attorneys Only
Result:
Commenced and concluded

04/15/2020
Hearing Journal Entry
This matter comes before the Court for final pretrial conference. State appears by Deputy Prosecutor, Peter Beyel, via video conference. Defendant is not transported but appears by counsel, John Reeder, via video conference. Parties confirm jury trial scheduled 6/2/2020. Trial readiness and final motions deadline are scheduled for 5/4/2020 at 1:00 p.m. State does not object to Defendant's request to extend omnibus date. Comes now the Court and GRANTS request, extending date to 5/18/2020. (srm)
Judicial Officer:
Warner Sims, Angela G.
Not Present:
Stephen, Alyson
Present:
Beyel, Peter Joseph
Present:
Reeder, John Charles
Hearing Date:
04/13/2020

04/15/2020
Hearing Scheduling Activity
Hearing scheduled for 05/04/2020 at 1:00 PM.

04/15/2020
Notice of Alibi Filed
(srm)
Petitioner:
Stephen, Alyson
File Stamp:
04/14/2020
04/16/2020
Automated ENotice Issued to Parties
Hearing Journal Entry ---- 4/15/2020 : John Charles Reeder;Christopher Mathew Gilley;Peter Joseph Beyel;Vivian Turner Hearing Scheduling Activity ---- 4/15/2020 : John Charles Reeder;Christopher Mathew Gilley;Peter Joseph Beyel;Vivian Turner

05/04/2020
Hearing
Session:
05/04/2020 1:00 PM, Judicial Officer: Warner Sims, Angela G.
Comment:
Trial Readiness & Final Motions Deadline

06/02/2020
Jury Trial
Session:
08/21/2019 9:00 AM, Rescheduled
Session:
01/27/2020 9:00 AM, Rescheduled
Session:
06/02/2020 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Warner Sims, Angela G.



State of Indiana v. Jacob Stephen Wootton
Case Number 48C01-1905-MR-001123
Court Madison Circuit Court 1
Type MR - Murder
Filed 05/03/2019


05/04/2020
Hearing
Session:
05/04/2020 1:00 PM, Judicial Officer: Warner Sims, Angela G.
Comment:
Trial Readiness & Final Motions Deadline


06/02/2020
Jury Trial
Session:
08/21/2019 9:00 AM, Rescheduled
Session:
01/27/2020 9:00 AM, Rescheduled
Session:
06/02/2020 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Warner Sims, Angela G.

@Niner

 

[Niner]

So there is an Omnibus (same as a pretrial) hearing on 5/18/20 from what I understand of those notes above. At least Alyson does.

 

[Tippy Lynn]

So there is an Omnibus (same as a pretrial) hearing on 5/18/20 from what I understand of those notes above. At least Alyson does.

Sure looks like it, but it doesn't list 5/18 as hearing date.

It seems like the the court sites aren't being updated as good as they normally are.

 

[Niner]

Sure looks like it, but it doesn't list 5/18 as hearing date.

It seems like the the court sites aren't being updated as good as they normally are.

True it doesn't show it as a hearing date.... I'll put it there anyway! LOL!

 

[Niner]

Going to post this just in case it is still happening. Maybe since it is attorneys only - they don't have that listed. Also that way I can also shorten this up a bit!

Monday, May 18th:
*Omnibus Hearing for both (attorneys only) – (@ 1pm CT) - IN – Ryder Stephen (23 mos.) (Oct. 26, 2018 found unconscious, Elwood; pronounced dead Oct. 29, 2018) – *Alyson Stephen (23/now 24) “mom” arrested (10/26/18) & charged (11/8/18) with Level 1 felony neglect of a dependent resulting in death & charged (5/16/19) with 1st degree murder. Plead not guilty. $35K cash only bond.
*Jacob Stephen Wootton () “step dad” arrested (10/31/18) & charged (11/1/18) with level 1 felony neglect of a dependent resulting in death, Invasion of Privacy-Violates a no contact order issued, resisting Law Enforcement def. knowingly or intentionally forcibly resists, possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia & habitual offender & charged (5/16/19) with 1st degree murder. Plead not guilty. $35K cash only bond.
Active no-contact order between Wootton & Stephen after Elwood police arrested Wootton for allegedly hitting Stephen in front of her 4- & 2-year-old children in March of 2018.
Trial set to begin on 6/2/20.
Court hearings from 11/8/18 thru 10/14/19 reference post #42 here:
IN - Ryder Stephen, 23 mos, murdered, mom & stepdad arrested, Elwood, 26 Oct 2018
11/25/19: Continuance of trial-granted. Next Final pretrial hearing on 3/2/20 and trial is set for 6/2/20 @ 9am for both.
3/2/20 Update: State indicates Wootton would be tried first. Defense indicates possible additional witnesses and that depositions and/or an investigator may be necessary but need to speak with the State to make further determination. Comes now the Court and schedules this matter for further final pretrial conference, attorneys only, on 4/13/20 at 1:00pm. Date also serves as Defense's deadline for expert witness disclosure. The Court notes that parties are to continue working towards trial as scheduled, including depositions, and the Court will not consider a continuance based on need to take depositions.
3/18/20 Update: The Judicial branch is taking appropriate steps to respond to COVID-19, and courts around the state are implementing plans to postpone jury trials, allow for remote hearings, and keep only essential staff in courthouses.
4/13/20 Update: Next trial readiness hearing & final motions deadline on 5/4/20. 5/4/20: State appears by Deputy Prosecutor, Peter Beyel, via video conference. Defendant is not transported but appears by counsel, John Reeder, via video conference. Parties confirm jury trial scheduled 6/2/2020. Trial readiness and final motions deadline are scheduled for 5/4/2020 at 1:00 p.m. State does not object to Defendant's request to extend omnibus date. Comes now the Court and GRANTS request, extending date to 5/18/20.

 

[Tippy Lynn]

State of Indiana v. Jacob Stephen Wootton
Case Number 48C01-1905-MR-001123
Court Madison Circuit Court 1
Type MR - Murder
Filed 05/03/2019

05/04/2020
Hearing
Session:
05/04/2020 1:00 PM, Judicial Officer: Warner Sims, Angela G.
Comment: Trial Readiness & Final Motions Deadline
Result: Continued


05/15/2020
Hearing Journal Entry
This matter comes before the Court for trial readiness hearing. State appears by Deputy Prosecutor, Peter Beyel, via video conference. Defendant is not transported but appears by counsel, Alexander Newman, via video conference. Comes now the Court, due to the extensive jury pool needed in this matter, the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis, and the orders issued under 20S-CM-123, jury trial scheduled 6/2/20 is rescheduled for 10/19/20 at 9:00 a.m. An attorney conference is scheduled for 7/20/20 at 8:30 a.m. (srm)
Judicial Officer: Warner Sims, Angela G.
Present: Beyel, Peter Joseph
Present: Newman, Thomas Alexander Joseph
Hearing Date: 05/04/2020

05/15/2020
Hearing Scheduling Activity
Jury Trial originally scheduled on 06/02/2020 at 9:00 AM was rescheduled to 10/19/2020 at 9:00 AM. Reason: Court's Own Motion.

05/15/2020
Hearing Scheduling Activity
Attorney Conference scheduled for 07/20/2020 at 8:30 AM.

05/16/2020
Automated ENotice Issued to Parties
Hearing Journal Entry ---- 5/15/2020 : Thomas Alexander Joseph Newman;Peter Joseph Beyel;Vivian Turner Hearing Scheduling Activity ---- 5/15/2020 : Thomas Alexander Joseph Newman;Peter Joseph Beyel;Vivian Turner Hearing Scheduling Activity ---- 5/15/2020 : Thomas Alexander Joseph Newman;Peter Joseph Beyel;Vivian Turner

07/20/2020
Attorney Conference
Session:
07/20/2020 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Warner Sims, Angela G.

10/19/2020
Jury Trial
Session:
08/21/2019 9:00 AM, Rescheduled
Session:
01/27/2020 9:00 AM, Rescheduled
Session:
06/02/2020 9:00 AM, Rescheduled
Session:
10/19/2020 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Warner Sims, Angela G.

@Niner

 

[Niner]

Thank you for the update Tippy Lynn!

I figured they'd move the trial date....

 

[Niner]

Monday, July 20th:
*Omnibus Hearing for both (attorneys only) – (@ 8:30am CT) - IN – Ryder Stephen (23 mos.) (Oct. 26, 2018 found unconscious, Elwood; pronounced dead Oct. 29, 2018) – *Alyson Stephen (23/now 24) “mom” arrested (10/26/18) & charged (11/8/18) with Level 1 felony neglect of a dependent resulting in death & charged (5/16/19) with 1st degree murder. Plead not guilty. $35K cash only bond. *Jacob Stephen Wootton () “step dad” arrested (10/31/18) & charged (11/1/18) with level 1 felony neglect of a dependent resulting in death, Invasion of Privacy-Violates a no contact order issued, resisting Law Enforcement def. knowingly or intentionally forcibly resists, possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia & habitual offender & charged (5/16/19) with 1st degree murder. Plead not guilty. $35K cash only bond.
Active no-contact order between Wootton & Stephen after Elwood police arrested Wootton for allegedly hitting Stephen in front of her 4- & 2-year-old children in March of 2018.
Trial was set to begin on 6/2/20 continued to 10/19/20.
Court hearings from 11/8/18 thru 4/13/20 reference post #71 here:
IN - Ryder Stephen, 23 mos, murdered, mom & stepdad arrested, Elwood, 26 Oct 2018
5/4/20 Update: State appears by Deputy Prosecutor, Peter Beyel, via video conference. Defendant is not transported but appears by counsel, John Reeder, via video conference. Parties confirm jury trial scheduled 6/2/2020. Trial readiness and final motions deadline are scheduled for 5/4/2020 at 1:00 p.m. State does not object to Defendant's request to extend omnibus date. Comes now the Court and GRANTS request, extending date to 5/18/20.
5/18/20 Update: Trial readiness hearing held. State appears by Deputy Prosecutor, Peter Beyel, via video conference. Defendant is not transported but appears by counsel, Alexander Newman, via video conference. Due to the extensive jury pool needed in this matter, the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis, and the orders issued under 20S-CM-123, jury trial scheduled 6/2/20 is rescheduled for 10/19/20 at 9:00am. An attorney conference is scheduled for 7/20/20 at 8:30am.

 

[Niner]

@Tippy Lynn - just wondering if there might be a court date yet for next hearing?

TIA!

 

[Tippy Lynn]

@Niner - no new info.

State of Indiana v. Jacob Stephen Wootton
Case Number 48C01-1905-MR-001123
Court Madison Circuit Court 1
Type MR - Murder
Filed 05/03/2019
Status 05/03/2019 , Pending (active)

07/08/2020
Correspondence to/from Court Filed
Received and filed. Copy forwarded to Defense counsel. No further action taken.
Filed By:
Wootton, Jacob Stephen
Noticed:
Newman, Thomas Alexander Joseph
File Stamp:
07/07/2020

07/09/2020
Automated ENotice Issued to Parties
Correspondence to/from Court Filed ---- 7/8/2020 : Thomas Alexander Joseph Newman

07/20/2020
Attorney Conference
Session:
07/20/2020 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Warner Sims, Angela G.

10/19/2020
Jury Trial
Session:
08/21/2019 9:00 AM, Rescheduled
Session:
01/27/2020 9:00 AM, Rescheduled
Session:
06/02/2020 9:00 AM, Rescheduled
Session:
10/19/2020 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Warner Sims, Angela G.

 

[Niner]

Oh shizzle! Okay - I'll try again next week with you @Tippy Lynn - Thanks!

 

[Tippy Lynn]

Oh shizzle! Okay - I'll try again next week with you @Tippy Lynn - Thanks!

 

[Niner]

Hey @Tippy Lynn - it's been about a week - and wondering if there might be some new hearing dates?

TIA!

 

[Tippy Lynn]

State of Indiana v. Jacob Stephen Wootton
Case Number 48C01-1905-MR-001123
Court Madison Circuit Court 1
Type MR - Murder
Filed 05/03/2019
Status 05/03/2019 , Pending (active)
Related
Other
48C01-1811-F1-002821
Co-Defendant Case
48C01-1905-MR-001122


07/20/2020
Attorney Conference
Session:
07/20/2020 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Warner Sims, Angela G.
Result:
Commenced and concluded

07/28/2020
Hearing Journal Entry
This matter comes before the Court for attorney conference. State appears by Deputy Prosecutor, Peter Beyel, via video conference. Defendant appears by counsel, Alexander Newman, via video conference. Defendant requests a continuance of the jury trial scheduled 10/19/20. State does not object. Comes now the Court and reschedules this matter for jury trial on 4/12/2021 at 9:00 a.m. Final pretrial conference and discovery deadline is scheduled for 1/11/2021 at 10:00 a.m. (srm)
Judicial Officer:
Warner Sims, Angela G.
Not Present:
Wootton, Jacob Stephen
Present:
Beyel, Peter Joseph
Present:
Newman, Thomas Alexander Joseph
Hearing Date:
07/20/2020

07/28/2020
Hearing Scheduling Activity
Jury Trial originally scheduled on 10/19/2020 at 9:00 AM was rescheduled to 04/12/2021 at 9:00 AM. Reason: By Request.

07/28/2020
Hearing Scheduling Activity
Final PreTrial Conference scheduled for 01/11/2021 at 8:30 AM.

07/29/2020
Automated ENotice Issued to Parties
Hearing Journal Entry ---- 7/28/2020 : Thomas Alexander Joseph Newman;Vivian Turner;Peter Joseph Beyel Hearing Scheduling Activity ---- 7/28/2020 : Thomas Alexander Joseph Newman;Vivian Turner;Peter Joseph Beyel Hearing Scheduling Activity ---- 7/28/2020 : Thomas Alexander Joseph Newman;Vivian Turner;Peter Joseph Beyel

07/29/2020
Clerk Administrative Event
Defendant Request Copy of CCS. Copy Mailed to Defendant.

01/11/2021
Final PreTrial Conference
Session:
01/11/2021 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Warner Sims, Angela G.
Comment:
and Discovery Deadline

04/12/2021
Jury Trial
Session:
08/21/2019 9:00 AM, Rescheduled
Session:
01/27/2020 9:00 AM, Rescheduled
Session:
06/02/2020 9:00 AM, Rescheduled
Session:
10/19/2020 9:00 AM, Rescheduled
Session:
04/12/2021 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Warner Sims, Angela G.

@Niner - here’s the updated info