GUILTY SC - Iyana Lowery, 8, found deceased, Marlboro County, 5 May 2017 *mother also found deceased* *Arrest*

[Niner]

Well not finding anything after 2/14 when I search. I shall continue to post until someone let's me know - it is still going on...
@PayrollNerd - anything in the court site? Trial still ongoing?


Wednesday, February 22nd:
*Bench Trial continues (Day 8) (@ am ET) - SC - Iyana Lowery (8) & Ella Lowery (36) (Mom found in home May 5, 2017, Bennettsville; Iyana found in a creek on May 14, 2017 in McColl outside of Bennettsville) - *Jejauncey Fernando Harrington (32/now 37) charged & indicted (9/12/17) on 2 counts of murder, kidnapping, 2 counts of possession of a weapon during a violent crime, armed robbery with a deadly weapon, and the use of vehicle without permission with intent to deprive. Plead not guilty. Held without bond. DA will seek DP. DA withdrew DP (2/3/23).
Iyana's DNA was found in the trunk of Harrington's car.
3/27/20: Filed: Harrington v. Ray et al. Plaintiff: Jejauncey Fernando Harrington; Defendant: Director Ray, Officer Blanche Quick, Officer Michia Johnson & Officer Tammy Moses; Case #: 4:2020cv01198; Filed: 3/27/20 Nature of Suit: Prison: Prison Condition.
Bench trial began on 2/13/23. Circuit Judge Michael Nettles presiding.
Court info from 1/1/19 thru 2/3/23 & Trial Day 1-5 (2/9 to 2/16/23) reference post #400 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...her-also-found-deceased-arrest.337411/page-20
2/17/23 Friday, Trial Day 6: No info available. Trial continues on Tuesday, 2/21/23.
2/21/23 Tuesday, Trial Day 7: No info available. Trial continues on Wednesday, 2/22/23.

 

[Niner]

Received this article in my alerts - but unfortunately I can not access this - anyone reading here - can you give a 10% synopsis on this - who testified, etc. TIA!

Cigarette DNA ties suspect to Bennettsville girl's death

DNA analyst Adrienne Hefney{a href="https://wpde.com/news/local/opening-statements-heard-in-bennettsville-double-murder-trial-jejuancey-harrington-mccoll-community-marlboro-county-ella-lowery-iyana-fourth-circuit-solicitors-office" target="_blank"...

wpde.com

 

[JerseyGirl]

Received this article in my alerts - but unfortunately I can not access this - anyone reading here - can you give a 10% synopsis on this - who testified, etc. TIA!

Cigarette DNA ties suspect to Bennettsville girl's death

DNA analyst Adrienne Hefney{a href="https://wpde.com/news/local/opening-statements-heard-in-bennettsville-double-murder-trial-jejuancey-harrington-mccoll-community-marlboro-county-ella-lowery-iyana-fourth-circuit-solicitors-office" target="_blank"...

wpde.com

State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) DNA analyst Adrienne Hefney testified Tuesday on the sixth day of the trial of 37-year-old Jejuancey Harrington.

The state rested its case on Tuesday.

Harrington's attorneys asked the court for a directed verdict. The judge denied their request.

Harrington's lawyer called only one person to testify. A private investigator talked about cell phone records and surveillance videos in the case.

Harrington stood up and told the judge he won't testify in his own defense.

Closing arguments could get underway Wednesday afternoon.

This is a bench trial, meaning that the judge will issue a ruling.

 

[Niner]

Update!

Wednesday, February 22nd:
*Bench Trial continues (Day 9)-Verdict Watch! (@ am ET) - SC - Iyana Lowery (8) & Ella Lowery (36) (Mom found in home May 5, 2017, Bennettsville; Iyana found in a creek on May 14, 2017 in McColl outside of Bennettsville) - *Jejauncey Fernando Harrington (32/now 37) charged & indicted (9/12/17) on 2 counts of murder, kidnapping, 2 counts of possession of a weapon during a violent crime, armed robbery with a deadly weapon, and the use of vehicle without permission with intent to deprive. Plead not guilty. Held without bond. DA will seek DP. DA withdrew DP (2/3/23).
Iyana's DNA was found in the trunk of Harrington's car.
3/27/20: Filed: Harrington v. Ray et al. Plaintiff: Jejauncey Fernando Harrington; Defendant: Director Ray, Officer Blanche Quick, Officer Michia Johnson & Officer Tammy Moses; Case #: 4:2020cv01198; Filed: 3/27/20 Nature of Suit: Prison: Prison Condition.
Bench trial began on 2/13/23 & ended 2/22/23 with closing arguments. Circuit Judge Michael Nettles presiding.
Court info from 1/1/19 thru 2/3/23 & Trial Day 1-5 (2/9 to 2/16/23) reference post #400 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...her-also-found-deceased-arrest.337411/page-20
2/17/23 Friday, Trial Day 6: No info available. Trial continues on Tuesday, 2/21/23.
2/21/23 Tuesday, Trial Day 7: State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) DNA analyst Adrienne Hefney.
State rested their case.
Harrington's attorneys asked the court for a directed verdict. The judge denied their request.
Harrington's lawyer called only one person to testify. A private investigator talked about cell phone records & surveillance videos in the case.
Harrington stood up & told the judge he won't testify in his own defense. Defense rested their case.
Closing arguments could get underway Wednesday afternoon. Trial continues on Wednesday, 2/22/23.
2/22/23 Wednesday, Trial Day 8: Closing arguments. Judge to issue ruling.

 

[Niner]

Received this in my alerts - but of course I am Forbidden to read it...
If anyone reading here can access it - please post 10% synopsis on it - TIA!

Watch live: Verdict rendered in Bennettsville double murder trial

South Carolina Circuit Court Judge Michael Nettles took a visit Wednesday morning in and around McColl creek where the body of an eight-year-old girl was found

wpde.com

or is this an old article?

 

[Niner]

I shall go ahead & post this, just in the Judge has not made his decision yesterday.
or @PayrollNerd - is there anything in the court site about a verdict?


Thursday, February 23rd:
*Bench Trial continues (Day 9)-Verdict Watch! (@ am ET) - SC - Iyana Lowery (8) & Ella Lowery (36) (Mom found in home May 5, 2017, Bennettsville; Iyana found in a creek on May 14, 2017 in McColl outside of Bennettsville) - *Jejauncey Fernando Harrington (32/now 37) charged & indicted (9/12/17) on 2 counts of murder, kidnapping, 2 counts of possession of a weapon during a violent crime, armed robbery with a deadly weapon, and the use of vehicle without permission with intent to deprive. Plead not guilty. Held without bond. DA will seek DP. DA withdrew DP (2/3/23).
Iyana's DNA was found in the trunk of Harrington's car.
3/27/20: Filed: Harrington v. Ray et al. Plaintiff: Jejauncey Fernando Harrington; Defendant: Director Ray, Officer Blanche Quick, Officer Michia Johnson & Officer Tammy Moses; Case #: 4:2020cv01198; Filed: 3/27/20 Nature of Suit: Prison: Prison Condition.
Bench trial began on 2/13/23 & ended 2/22/23 with closing arguments. Circuit Judge Michael Nettles presiding.
Court info from 1/1/19 thru 2/3/23 & Trial Day 1-7 (2/9 to 2/21/23) reference post #404 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...her-also-found-deceased-arrest.337411/page-21
2/22/23 Wednesday, Trial Day 8: Closing arguments done. Judge to issue ruling.

 

[JerseyGirl]

Watch live: Verdict rendered in Bennettsville double murder trial

South Carolina Circuit Court Judge Michael Nettles took a visit Wednesday morning in and around McColl creek where the body of an eight-year-old girl was found

wpde.com

Judge Nettles said he has to review more than 1,500 pieces of tangible evidence in the case.

The court reconvenes Friday morning when a verdict could possibly be announced.

 

[Niner]

Friday, February 24th:
*Bench Trial continues (Day 9)-VERDICT WATCH! (@ am ET) - SC - Iyana Lowery (8) & Ella Lowery (36) (Mom found in home May 5, 2017, Bennettsville; Iyana found in a creek on May 14, 2017 in McColl outside of Bennettsville) - *Jejauncey Fernando Harrington (32/now 37) charged & indicted (9/12/17) on 2 counts of murder, kidnapping, 2 counts of possession of a weapon during a violent crime, armed robbery with a deadly weapon, and the use of vehicle without permission with intent to deprive. Plead not guilty. Held without bond. DA will seek DP. DA withdrew DP (2/3/23).
Iyana's DNA was found in the trunk of Harrington's car.
3/27/20: Filed: Harrington v. Ray et al. Plaintiff: Jejauncey Fernando Harrington; Defendant: Director Ray, Officer Blanche Quick, Officer Michia Johnson & Officer Tammy Moses; Case #: 4:2020cv01198; Filed: 3/27/20 Nature of Suit: Prison: Prison Condition.
Bench trial began on 2/13/23 & ended 2/22/23 with closing arguments. Circuit Judge Michael Nettles presiding.
Court info from 1/1/19 thru 2/3/23 & Trial Day 1-7 (2/9 to 2/21/23) reference post #404 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...her-also-found-deceased-arrest.337411/page-21
2/22/23 Wednesday, Trial Day 8: So. Carolina Circuit Court Judge Michael Nettles took a visit Wednesday morning in & around McColl creek where Iyana was found. He said he has to review more than 1,500 pieces of tangible evidence in the case. The court reconvenes Friday, 2/24/23 morning when a verdict could possibly be announced. Closing arguments?. Judge to issue ruling.

 

[PayrollNerd]

Harrington, Jejauncey Fernando
2017A3410100234 Murder

Harrington, Jejauncey Fernando
2017A3410100232 Weapons

Harrington, Jejauncey Fernando
2017A3410100231 Weapons

Harrington, Jejauncey Fernando
2017A3410100235 Robbery


There isn't anything updated on the court site. I guess they don't update the online info often.

No updates on the murder charge. Looking at the others now.

 

[PayrollNerd]

Harrington, Jejauncey Fernando
2017A3410100232 Weapons

https://publicindex.sccourts.org/Marlboro/PublicIndex/CaseDetails.aspx?County=34&CourtAgency=34001&Casenum=2017A3410100232&CaseType=C&HKey=1058010068827057776755577912212110853519081111103102107121119844857117102665411572112847810610877735589

 

[PayrollNerd]

Harrington, Jejauncey Fernando
2017A3410100231 Weapons

No updates on this weapons charge.

 

[PayrollNerd]

Harrington, Jejauncey Fernando
2017A3410100235 Robbery

No updates on this robbery charge.

 

[Niner]

Thank you @PayrollNerd !

Looks like we are awaiting the Judge's decision. Hopefully it will be today!

 

[Niner]

Found this article - but can not access it...

But it looks like he plead guilty - ??

https://wpde.com/news/local/jejuancey-harrington-pleads-guilty-all-charges-ella-lowery-iyana-kidnapping-murder-bench-trial-mccoll-marlboro-county-bennettsville-investigation-2-24-2023

Anyone reading here - can you give a 10% synopsis on this?

TIA!

 

[Niner]

and now I got an alert - that he was FOUND guilty...

Man found guilty of killing Marlboro County woman, 8-year-old daughter in 2017

MARLBORO COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A man was found guilty Friday of killing a Marlboro County woman and her 8-year-old daughter in 2017, according to the 4th Circuit Solicitor’s Office. Jej…

www.wbtw.com

Feb. 24, 2023

MARLBORO COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A man was found guilty Friday of killing a Marlboro County woman and her 8-year-old daughter in 2017, according to the 4th Circuit Solicitor’s Office.

Jejauncey Harrington was found guilty on all counts by Judge Michael Nettles in a bench trial, meaning there was no jury.

Nettles sentenced Harrington to life in prison for the murder charges, and 30 years on the kidnapping and armed robbery charges. All sentences will run concurrent.

 

[PayrollNerd]

Found this article - but can not access it...

But it looks like he plead guilty - ??

https://wpde.com/news/local/jejuancey-harrington-pleads-guilty-all-charges-ella-lowery-iyana-kidnapping-murder-bench-trial-mccoll-marlboro-county-bennettsville-investigation-2-24-2023

Anyone reading here - can you give a 10% synopsis on this?

TIA!

Snips

Harrington was sentenced to life in prison for both murders, 30 years for kidnapping, and 30 years for armed robbery.

Several members of the victim's family were in court for the verdict.

They all sat together on the front row of the courthouse behind prosecutors.

Harrington's family was also in court and sat directly behind his lawyers.

There was extra security in the courtroom with nearly a dozen deputies and four bailiffs.