MO - Elizabeth Olten, 9, St Martin's, 21 Oct 2009 #9

[vjlaw]

Per Jodibug: The judge advised this morning that the same rules will still apply this afternoon. Those rules included no cell phones, cameras, pda's, nuclear warheads (for those that caught that part), etc... While I am hoping to find a live feed, I don't really expect to. It could be that the best we can hope for is a live feed from outside the courthouse. Jodibug, who is back in the courthouse now, will call me as soon as she gets out of there. I don't think the arraignment will offer much new information, other than her plea.

Did you inform your sis what the grand jury found?

 

[pghbrandi]

Hearing that she actually did what we may have all thought she did makes me sick!
I feel so sad that she had to go through that, and for her poor family for having to know all of the details. I would NEVER be able to cope with something like that.

 

[Kimster]

It is almost like she wanted to experiment with more than one way of murder! This is unbelievable. My heart goes out to her grandparents who tried so hard to intercede and spent two years of getting help for her. Some people just are too far gone...

 

[Dal Gal]

well all the early rumors continue to ring true don't they? I am sick...

It really is amazing how we are getting confirmation on those early rumors. Who needs the stinkin' mainstream media anyhow??

 

[Kimster]

Hearing that she actually did what we may have all thought she did makes me sick!
I feel so sad that she had to go through that, and for her poor family for having to know all of the details. I would NEVER be able to cope with something like that.

They are there to make sure Elizabeth gets the justice she deserves. We need to pray our hearts out for them! What a nightmare!!! At least the courts aren't messing around!!!

 

[desquire]

We can all track this now it's opened up on casenet:
09AC-CR03516 - ST V ALYSSA D BUSTAMANTE

 

[steph572]

She also stabbed her according to court documents.



"Court documents said that Bustamante allegedly strangled, stabbed and cut Olten’s throat." http://www.connectmidmissouri.com/news/story.aspx?id=378975

 

[steph572]

Did you inform your sis what the grand jury found?

Unfortunately I don't have any way to get ahold of her right now. She had to leave her cell phone in the car when she went back in the courthouse.

 

[LadyBug99]

How soon will her confession and information about the details of the crime be released?

 

[vjlaw]

We can all track this now it's opened up on casenet:
09AC-CR03516 - ST V ALYSSA D BUSTAMANTE

Wow, that was quick also.

 

[Stella5]

FYI... the local St. Louis stations reporting now.

http://www.kmov.com/news/local/15-y...dult-in-murder-of-Missouri-girl-70370022.html

http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=189949&catid=3

 

[Angel Who Cares]

Bumping for reference!

Adult Trial for Olten Suspect
Published: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 8:24 AM
Last Updated: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 11:43 AM
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Sgt. Rice testified that when asked Bustamante why she allegedly killed Olten, she replied that she "wanted to know what it felt like."

Also taking the stand was a lieutenant involved in the investigation. He told the court she dug two holes in the ground on October 16th. That was a day students were out from school due to a teacher work day.

KOMU has a team of reporters at the Cole County Courthouse to bring updates throughout the day.

Article:
http://www.komu.com/satellite/Satel...4c70b769/07ae129e-80ce-0971-0113-e864f8522814
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Alyssa Bustamante, 15, to be tried as adult in Olten murder case in Cole County
November 18, 2009
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Cole County Circuit Judge Jon Beetem ruled today the crime was vicious and the state&#8217;s juvenile facilities are inadequate to deal with someone who would commit such a crime.

Records show the suspect has attempted suicide in the past and has had ongoing mental evaluations.

Olten&#8217;s family members attending the hearing wore pink T-shirts with her picture.

Bustamante&#8217;s defense attorney asked the judge to let her stand trial as a juvenile, saying trying her as an adult would be a death sentence.

John Marsh reports [Download / listen Mp3]
http://www.missourinet.com/2009/11/...to-be-tried-as-adult-in-olten-murder/adultva/

Article:
http://www.missourinet.com/2009/11/18/alyssa-bustamante-15-to-be-tried-as-adult-in-olten-murder/
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Cole County Girl to be Tried as Adult in Elizabeth Olten Murder
(2009-11-18)
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With today's ruling, the suspect's identity has been released: Alyssa Bustamante, a sophomore at Jefferson City High School.

She wore an orange jumpsuit and was shackled. She showed no emotion as Cole County Judge Jon Beetem announced his ruling.

Prosecutors argued that Bustamante, who's nearly 16, would likely not be rehabilitated by the time she turns 21 and would be set free from the juvenile justice system.

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Article:
http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/k...o.be.Tried.as.Adult.in.Elizabeth.Olten.Murder
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Bustamante indicted for 1st degree murder
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 11:52 a.m.
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After a Cole County judge certified the 15-year-old suspected of murdering 9-year-old Elizabeth Olten, the courts scheduled an adult arraignment for 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18.

Alyssa Bustamante was immediately arrested on an adult charge of first-degree murder following the judge's ruling.

Sources said that a grand jury has convened to decide on whether to indict Alyssa Bustamante on first degree murder.

The arraignment is expected to be short as the charges are formally read by the grand jury to Bustamante. Bustamante will then be asked how she pleas.

Photos: Olten murder suspect certified as adult
http://www.connectmidmissouri.com/news/photos.aspx?id=378814

Video: Olten murder case trial preview
http://www.connectmidmissouri.com/news/video.aspx?id=378610

Video: Elizabeth Olten recap, interactive timeline
http://www.connectmidmissouri.com/news/video.aspx?id=378593

Article:
http://www.connectmidmissouri.com/news/story.aspx?id=378975
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Olten murder suspect certified as adult
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 8:25 a.m.
Last updated: 2 hours, 24 minutes ago
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Highway Patrol Criminal Investigator Sgt. David Rice said that there were two graves dug on the Friday, Oct. 16, the week before Olten&#8217;s death. Police are not releasing information on who the other grave was for. Bustamante had a chance to dig the graves because there was no school that day for parent teacher conferences.

Cole County Prosecutor Mark Richardson said that fact that Cole County Sheriff Greg White wants first degree murder charges shows that White believes Olten&#8217;s murder was premeditated.

An adult arraignment is scheduled for today at 1 p.m.

Article:
http://www.connectmidmissouri.com/news/story.aspx?id=378814
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Mo. teen to be tried as adult in death of girl, 9
59 minutes ago
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Police testified that Elizabeth Olten did nothing to provoke the attack against her, and that the teenage suspect led authorities to the girl's body after they questioned her.

Juvenile officers testified Wednesday that Alyssa previously considered committing suicide and had been receiving treatment for depression for a few years before Elizabeth's death.

A Missouri State Highway Patrol officer testified that Alyssa admitted to digging two holes on Oct. 16 with the intention of burying Elizabeth &#8212; a sign that juvenile officers said showed the girl's killing was premeditated.

Throughout the hearing, it was assumed that Alyssa committed the killing, which is a legal requirement under state law for conducting adult certification hearings. However, Alyssa's attorney objected repeatedly when attorneys tried to introduce into evidence specific details about the killing.

Article:
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5j0daWk3sRLzLhXktLIXEETYccUTwD9C231O80
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15-Year-Old Girl to Stand Trial as Adult in Missouri Murder of Elizabeth Olten, 9
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
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The girl was identified in court by her juvenile defense attorney only as Alyssa.

She was immediately arrested on an adult charge of first-degree murder following the judge's ruling.

The Cole County Sheriff's Department has said Elizabeth was well concealed, but have not said how she was believed to have encountered the teenager or where she was thought to have been killed.

Article:
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,575590,00.html
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Girl, 15, indicted in Missouri slaying of 9-year-old
November 18, 2009
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The grand jury indictment filed Wednesday accuses Bustamante of killing Elizabeth Holten by strangling her, cutting her throat and stabbing her on Oct. 21 &#8212; the day Elizabeth went missing.

She also is charged with armed criminal action for using a knife in the attack.

The charges in adult court were filed just hours after Bustamante had been certified to stand trial as an adult. She&#8217;s being held in the Cole County jail with no bond.

Article:
http://www.news-leader.com/article/...5--indicted-in-Missouri-slaying-of-9-year-old

:angel:

 

[Prof]

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5j0daWk3sRLzLhXktLIXEETYccUTwD9C231O80
This article says that Alyssa has been under the legal guardianship of the gm for about half of her life --- but I remember seeing the Casenet guardianship hearing in 2005 right?

 

[vjlaw]

Does anyone know if the sheriff has to take her down the hallway of the courthouse to get her to the jail or is there and exit from the courtroom that has a way to the jail without going out and down the hallway where maybe the media can record her?

 

[vjlaw]

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5j0daWk3sRLzLhXktLIXEETYccUTwD9C231O80
This article says that Alyssa has been under the legal guardianship of the gm for about half of her life --- but I remember seeing the Casenet guardianship hearing in 2005 right?

Yes, I heard them say that on the local new too. They said they got custody in CA. But I find the whole custody situation confusing. If that is the case, why would the gp's even move to MO.

 

[tgrlaw]

I must say for us legal types, or at least this one, it is gratifying to see the case finally in Casenet. It's official.

 

[tgrlaw]

Does anyone know if the sheriff has to take her down the hallway of the courthouse to get her to the jail or is there and exit from the courtroom that has a way to the jail without going out and down the hallway where maybe the media can record her?

Funny you should ask. If they were in the 3rd floor court room, they had to go out of the courtroom to the left down about 30-40 ft and enter the world's smallest most terrifying elevator, which would take them to the basement where the jail is. Not to conspicuous or glamorous.

 

[gliving]

Snipped from: http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/World/2009/11/18/11794571-ap.html more at the website.

"Juvenile defense attorney Kurt Valentine argued that Alyssa would either kill herself or be assaulted and killed by others if she were placed with adults in a jail cell while awaiting trial or in a prison if convicted.

“We are throwing away the child and we are signing a death sentence for Alyssa,” Valentine said. “She is not going to survive her time in the Cole County jail.”

Alyssa appeared in court with straight, shoulder-length brown hair, with bangs frequently covering her eyes. Her mother and grandmother sat on one side of the courtroom. The grandmother has been Alyssa’s legal guardian for about half of her life.

On the other side of the courtroom sat Elizabeth’s mother, other family members and friends, some of whom wore pink shirts, which was Elizabeth’s favorite color."

I hadn't realized her mother Michelle was there.

 

[Flashforward]

We can all track this now it's opened up on casenet:
09AC-CR03516 - ST V ALYSSA D BUSTAMANTE

I couldn't get this to pull up by name or number on casenet???

 

[gliving]

Built in the 1890s this jail sits adjacent to the Cole County Courthouse
http://www.flickr.com/photos/99491151@N00/3804964832/