TN - Michael & Shirley Gray, aggravated kidnap & child abuse, 2 children dead, Roane Co., May 2020

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Monday, February 22nd:
*Status Hearing for both (Roane County) (@ 9am CT) – TN – Heather “Sophie” Gray (~10) (Died in 2017, Ten Mile, Roane County) & Jonathan Dalton Gray (14) (Died 2015 or 2016, Halls, Knox County); 15 year old boy, 14 year old girl, & 10 year old boy - *Michael Anthony Gray, Sr. (63/now 64) arrested & charged (5/25/20) & indicted (10/20/20) with 4 counts of 1st degree murder, 13 counts (6/13/16) of aggravated child abuse/neglect/endangerment, 3 counts (8/20/18) of aggravated child abuse/neglect/endangerment, 9 counts of aggravated kidnapping, 6 counts of especially aggravated kidnapping-attempts, 5 counts of falsifying education & academy records, 1 count of theft of property ($60K-$250K) & 1 count of abuse of a corpse. Plead not guilty. $500K bond. Roane County
*Charged (11/2/20) & arraigned (11/6/20) with felony murder, aggravated child abuse, aggravated child neglect, abuse of a corpse and Tenncare fraud & theft. Plead not guilty. Knox County
*Shirley Ann Gray (60/now 61) arrested & charged (5/25/20) & indicted (10/20/20) with 4 counts of 1st degree murder, 13 counts (6/13/16) of aggravated child abuse/neglect/endangerment, 3 counts (10/20/18) of aggravated child abuse/ neglect/ endangerment, 9 counts of aggravated kidnapping, 6 counts of especially aggravated kidnapping-attempts, 5 counts of falsifying education & academy records, 1 count of theft of property ($60K-$250K) & 1 count of abuse of a corpse. Plead not guilty. $500K bond. Roane County
*Charged (11/2/20) & arraigned (11/20/20) with felony murder, aggravated child abuse, aggravated child neglect, abuse of a corpse and Tenncare fraud & theft. No plea entered. Knox County
Case & court info from 5/26/20 to 11/6/20 reference post #71 here:
TN - Michael & Shirley Gray, aggravated kidnap & child abuse, 2 children dead, Roane Co., May 2020
11/20/20 Update: Knox County: Judge Scott Green said at their appearances he wanted to bring everyone together Friday to begin setting deadlines & planning for a trial. At this point, all three Grays are to be tried together. Shirley Gray also made her first appearance in the Knox County case. Green informed her of the charges. She's being represented by the Knox County District Public Defender's Office. No plea entered. Michael Gray Sr. was prepared to be in court but didn't make an appearance. The family next is due to appear before Judge Green on 2/4/21. Michael & Shirley will be tried first in Roane County & then later in Knox County for their alleged crimes.
12/18/20 Update: Roane County: Next for both status hearing on 2/22/21.
2/4/21 Update: Knox County: Next status conference hearing for both on 4/30/21.
 
Hearing For Role Hearing Type Hearing Date/Time Judge Hearing Result
Shirley Ann Gray Defendant Status 08/06/2021 9:00 AM Jeffrey Wicks

Shirley Ann Gray Defendant Status 02/22/2021 9:00 AM Jeffrey Wicks Case Rescheduled

link: https://roane.tncrtinfo.com/crCaseForm.aspx?id=828EB33F-490A-40B3-BB88-48012FF38EB0


Hearing For Role Hearing Type Hearing Date/Time Judge Hearing Result
Michael Anthony Gray Sr Defendant Status 08/06/2021 9:00 AM Jeffrey Wicks

Michael Anthony Gray Sr Defendant Status 02/22/2021 9:00 AM Jeffrey Wicks Case Rescheduled

link: https://roane.tncrtinfo.com/crCaseForm.aspx?id=7067D4F1-3BAD-48AD-B5FF-755D59873A74
 
DA to seek death penalty for Roane Co. couple charged with abusing, killing adoptive children

"Prosecutors said they plan to seek the death penalty for a Roane County couple accused in a horrific child abuse case that spanned two counties.

In notices filed in mid-December, District Attorney Russell Johnson notified Michael Gray Sr. and Shirley Gray that if they are convicted of first-degree murder, the state will seek to put them to death for their crimes.

The couple entered not guilty pleas to charges of murder, child abuse, and kidnapping in Roane County in October. They face similar charges in Knox County including felony murder, aggravated child abuse, aggravated child neglect, abuse of a corpse, Tenncare fraud, and theft.

The pair do not face the death penalty in Knox County."
 
Good article from WVLT news originally published on Oct. 29, 2020 and updated on March 02, 2021:

Timeline: How authorities unraveled years of horrific child abuse in one East Tennessee family

"The discovery of a child’s remains at a home in Roane County led to a winding web of alleged child abuse occurring at two homes belonging to members of the same family.

Here’s a look at how the complicated case has unfolded so far:"

May 22, 2020
"Officials with the Roane County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call stating someone dropped off a boy who said he didn’t know where his parents were or where he was.

The child was taken to The Department of Children’s Services office in Kingston where he told investigators there was another child, around 15-years-old, in the basement, and another deceased child buried in the backyard."

March 2, 2021
"Tennessee prosecutors announced they are seeking the death penalty in the event Shirley Gray and Michael Gray Sr. are convicted of first-degree murder."
 
Thursday, April 1st:
*Motions Hearing (@ am CT) - TN – Jonathan Dalton Gray (14) (Died 2015 or 2016, Halls/Powell, Knox County); 15 year old boy, 14 year old girl, & 10 year old boy – Michael Anthony Gray, Jr. (40) indicted (10/28/20), arrested & charged (10/29/20) & arraigned (11/5/20) with first-degree felony murder, aggravated child abuse, child neglect & abuse of a corpse, plus 16 other counts. No plea entered. Bond is set at $500K. Reduction in bond denied (11/20/20).
Info on crime & court info from 11/5/20 thru reference post #99 here:
TN - Michael & Shirley Gray, aggravated kidnap & child abuse, 2 children dead, Roane Co., May 2020
11/20/20 Update: Judge Scott Green said at their appearances he wanted to bring everyone together Friday to begin setting deadlines & planning for a trial. At this point, all three Grays are to be tried together. Criminal Court Judge Scott Green declined to reduce the bond for the couple's adult biological son, Michael Gray, Jr. Gray, Jr.is being held in lieu of $500K bond. The judge could still consider reducing it if the defense requests to again. Next hearing on 2/4/21.
2/4/21 Update: Next motions hearing on 4/1/21.
 
Niner, I see almost no new info except for a few articles like this:

BILL BASED ON ROANE CO. CHILD ABUSE CASE HEADING TO GOVERNOR FOR SIGNATURE
dated, 06 Apr 2021

"Both the Tennessee House and Senate passed a bill giving the Department of Children’s Services (DCS) additional oversight to keep tabs on adopted children whose families receive payments through the Adoption Assistance Program. It now awaits Governor Bill Lee’s signature to become law.

State Bill 270 also allows DCS officials to visit the adoptive parents if they do not give the required documents and officials suspect foul play. Parents or guardians in the program will be also be required to provide the Department of Children’s Services with medical or school enrollment records to ensure the child’s wellbeing."
 
Niner, I just took another look and found this video:

Michael Anthony Gray Jr. Appears In Court - Streamed live on Apr 1, 2021


The audio is of such poor quality I can't understand what they are saying.
 
Friday, April 30th:
*Status Hearing for both (Knox County) (@ am CT) – TN – Heather “Sophie” Gray (~10) (Died in 2017, Ten Mile, Roane County) & Jonathan Dalton Gray (14) (Died 2015 or 2016, Halls, Knox County); 15 year old boy, 14 year old girl, & 10 year old boy - *Michael Anthony Gray, Sr. (63/now 64) arrested & charged (5/25/20) & indicted (10/20/20) with 4 counts of 1st degree murder, 13 counts (6/13/16) of aggravated child abuse/neglect/endangerment, 3 counts (8/20/18) of aggravated child abuse/neglect/endangerment, 9 counts of aggravated kidnapping, 6 counts of especially aggravated kidnapping-attempts, 5 counts of falsifying education & academy records, 1 count of theft of property ($60K-$250K) & 1 count of abuse of a corpse. Plead not guilty. $500K bond. Roane County
*Charged (11/2/20) & arraigned (11/6/20) with felony murder, aggravated child abuse, aggravated child neglect, abuse of a corpse and Tenncare fraud & theft. Plead not guilty. Knox County
*Shirley Ann Gray (60/now 61) arrested & charged (5/25/20) & indicted (10/20/20) with 4 counts of 1st degree murder, 13 counts (6/13/16) of aggravated child abuse/neglect/endangerment, 3 counts (8/20/18) of aggravated child abuse/ neglect/ endangerment, 9 counts of aggravated kidnapping, 6 counts of especially aggravated kidnapping-attempts, 5 counts of falsifying education & academy records, 1 count of theft of property ($60K-$250K) & 1 count of abuse of a corpse. Plead not guilty. $500K bond. Roane County
*Charged (11/2/20) & arraigned (11/20/20) with felony murder, aggravated child abuse, aggravated child neglect, abuse of a corpse and Tenncare fraud & theft. No plea entered. Knox County
Case & court info from 5/26/20 to 11/20/20 reference post #101 here:
TN - Michael & Shirley Gray, aggravated kidnap & child abuse, 2 children dead, Roane Co., May 2020
12/18/20 Update: Roane County: Next for both status hearing on 2/22/21.
2/4/21 Update: Knox County: Next status conference hearing for both on 4/30/21. 2/22/21 Update: Roane County: Status hearings were continued to 8/6/21.

ALSO:

*Hearing (@ am CT) - TN – Jonathan Dalton Gray (14) (Died 2015 or 2016, Halls/Powell, Knox County); 15 year old boy, 14 year old girl, & 10 year old boy – Michael Anthony Gray, Jr. (40) indicted (10/28/20), arrested & charged (10/29/20) & arraigned (11/5/20) with first-degree felony murder, aggravated child abuse, child neglect & abuse of a corpse, plus 16 other counts. No plea entered. Bond is set at $500K. Reduction in bond denied (11/20/20). Knox County
Info on crime & court info from 11/5/20 thru reference post #99 here:
TN - Michael & Shirley Gray, aggravated kidnap & child abuse, 2 children dead, Roane Co., May 2020
11/20/20 Update: Judge Scott Green said at their appearances he wanted to bring everyone together Friday to begin setting deadlines & planning for a trial. At this point, all three Grays are to be tried together. Criminal Court Judge Scott Green declined to reduce the bond for the couple's adult biological son, Michael Gray, Jr. Gray, Jr.is being held in lieu of $500K bond. The judge could still consider reducing it if the defense requests to again. Next hearing on 2/4/21.
2/4/21 Update: Next motions hearing on 4/1/21. 4/1/21 Update: Next motions hearing on 5/7/21. Hearing on 4/30/21.
 
Son wants to be tried separately from parents in abuse, murder case involving adoptive children | wbir.com

April 30, 2021
KNOXVILLE, Tenn — A former Knox County man charged along with his parents with abusing several adopted children and killing one wants to be tried by himself.

Michael Gray Jr., 40, claims the evidence against his parents Michael Sr., 64, and Shirley Gray, 61, is far more damning than it is against him. They've talked to investigators and admitted they're guilty, Gray Jr.'s lawyer states in court papers.

It would hurt the son's defense to have to sit in the same trial with his parents, Gray Jr. argues.
[.....]
Knox County Assistant District Attorney General Nate Ogle, however, said the son should be tried with his parents because they were all in on the abuse together.
[.....]
Knox County Criminal Court Judge Scott Green has not yet ruled on Gray Jr.'s request.
[.....]
Lanzon argues having Gray Jr. go through a trial with his parents would taint the case against him.

"The admissions by his (parents) are to heinous crimes against children including various forms of torture, beating and resulting murder," the defense argues. "Michael Gray is not alleged to have perpetrated any of the acts that his co-defendants admit to committing.
 
Thursday, June 24th:
*Status Hearing for both (Knox County) (@ am CT) – TN – Heather “Sophie” Gray (~10) (Died in 2017, Ten Mile, Roane County) & Jonathan Dalton Gray (14) (Died 2015 or 2016, Halls, Knox County); 15 year old boy, 14 year old girl, & 10 year old boy - *Michael Anthony Gray, Sr. (63/now 64) arrested & charged (5/25/20) & indicted (10/20/20) with 4 counts of 1st degree murder, 13 counts (6/13/16) of aggravated child abuse/neglect/endangerment, 3 counts (8/20/18) of aggravated child abuse/neglect/endangerment, 9 counts of aggravated kidnapping, 6 counts of especially aggravated kidnapping-attempts, 5 counts of falsifying education & academy records, 1 count of theft of property ($60K-$250K) & 1 count of abuse of a corpse. Plead not guilty. $500K bond. Roane County
*Charged (11/2/20) & arraigned (11/6/20) with felony murder, aggravated child abuse, aggravated child neglect, abuse of a corpse and Tenncare fraud & theft. Plead not guilty. Knox County
*Shirley Ann Gray (60/now 61) arrested & charged (5/25/20) & indicted (10/20/20) with 4 counts of 1st degree murder, 13 counts (6/13/16) of aggravated child abuse/neglect/endangerment, 3 counts (8/20/18) of aggravated child abuse/ neglect/ endangerment, 9 counts of aggravated kidnapping, 6 counts of especially aggravated kidnapping-attempts, 5 counts of falsifying education & academy records, 1 count of theft of property ($60K-$250K) & 1 count of abuse of a corpse. Plead not guilty. $500K bond. Roane County
*Charged (11/2/20) & arraigned (11/20/20) with felony murder, aggravated child abuse, aggravated child neglect, abuse of a corpse and Tenncare fraud & theft. No plea entered. Knox County
Case & court info from 5/26/20 to 11/20/20 reference post #101 here:
TN - Michael & Shirley Gray, aggravated kidnap & child abuse, 2 children dead, Roane Co., May 2020
12/18/20 Update: Roane County: Next for both status hearing on 2/22/21.
2/4/21 Update: Knox County: Next status conference hearing for both on 4/30/21. 2/22/21 Update: Roane County: Status hearings were continued to 8/6/21.
4/30/21 Update: Knox County: Michael’s next hearing is motions hearing on 6/24 & Shirley’s is status hearing on 6/24/21.

ALSO:
*Motions Hearing (@ am CT) - TN – Jonathan Dalton Gray (14) (Died 2015 or 2016, Halls/Powell, Knox County); 15 year old boy, 14 year old girl, & 10 year old boy – Michael Anthony Gray, Jr. (40) indicted (10/28/20), arrested & charged (10/29/20) & arraigned (11/5/20) with first-degree felony murder, aggravated child abuse, child neglect & abuse of a corpse, plus 16 other counts. No plea entered. Bond is set at $500K. Reduction in bond denied (11/20/20). Knox County
Info on crime & court info from 2/4/21 thru reference post #111 here:
TN - Michael & Shirley Gray, aggravated kidnap & child abuse, 2 children dead, Roane Co., May 2020
4/1/21 Update: Next motions hearing on 5/7/21. Hearing on 4/30/21. 4/30/21 Update: Gray Jr. claims the evidence against his parents Michael Sr. & Shirley Gray is far more damning than it is against him. They've talked to investigators & admitted they're guilty, Gray Jr.'s lawyer states in court papers. It would hurt the son's defense to have to sit in the same trial with his parents, Gray Jr. argues. Knox County Assistant District Attorney General Nate Ogle, however, said the son should be tried with his parents because they were all in on the abuse together. Knox County Criminal Court Judge Scott Green has not yet ruled on Gray Jr.'s request. Next motions hearing on 5/7/21.
5/7/21 Update: Motions hearing moved to 6/24/21.
 
Friday, August 6th:
*Status Hearing for both (Roane County) (@ 9am CT) – TN – Heather “Sophie” Gray (~10) (Died in 2017, Ten Mile, Roane County) & Jonathan Dalton Gray (14) (Died 2015 or 2016, Halls, Knox County); 15 year old boy, 14 year old girl, & 10 year old boy - *Michael Anthony Gray, Sr. (63/now 64) arrested & charged (5/25/20) & indicted (10/20/20) with 4 counts of 1st degree murder, 13 counts (6/13/16) of aggravated child abuse/neglect/endangerment, 3 counts (8/20/18) of aggravated child abuse/neglect/endangerment, 9 counts of aggravated kidnapping, 6 counts of especially aggravated kidnapping-attempts, 5 counts of falsifying education & academy records, 1 count of theft of property ($60K-$250K) & 1 count of abuse of a corpse. Plead not guilty. $500K bond. DP case. Roane County
*Charged (11/2/20) & arraigned (11/6/20) with felony murder, aggravated child abuse, aggravated child neglect, abuse of a corpse and Tenncare fraud & theft. Plead not guilty. Knox County
*Shirley Ann Gray (60/now 61) arrested & charged (5/25/20) & indicted (10/20/20) with 4 counts of 1st degree murder, 13 counts (6/13/16) of aggravated child abuse/neglect/endangerment, 3 counts (10/20/18) of aggravated child abuse/ neglect/ endangerment, 9 counts of aggravated kidnapping, 6 counts of especially aggravated kidnapping-attempts, 5 counts of falsifying education & academy records, 1 count of theft of property ($60K-$250K) & 1 count of abuse of a corpse. Plead not guilty. $500K bond. DP case. Roane County
*Charged (11/2/20) & arraigned (11/20/20) with felony murder, aggravated child abuse, aggravated child neglect, abuse of a corpse and Tenncare fraud & theft. No plea entered. Knox County
Case & court info from 5/26/20 to 11/20/20 reference post #101 here:
TN - Michael & Shirley Gray, aggravated kidnap & child abuse, 2 children dead, Roane Co., May 2020
12/18/20 Update: Roane County: Next for both status hearing on 2/22/21. In notices filed in mid-December, District Attorney Russell Johnson notified Michael & Shirley Gray that if they are convicted of 1st degree murder, the state will seek to put them to death for their crimes.
2/4/21 Update: Knox County: Next status conference hearing for both on 4/30/21. 2/22/21 Update: Roane County: Status hearings were continued to 8/6/21.
4/30/21 Update: Knox County: Michael’s next hearing is motions hearing on 6/24 & Shirley’s is status hearing on 6/24/21. Next Status hearing on 8/13/21 for both.
 
Roane County charge:

Hearing For Role Hearing Type Hearing Date/Time Judge Hearing Result
Shirley Ann Gray Defendant Trial 11/01/2022 9:00 AM Jeffrey Wicks

Shirley Ann Gray Defendant Status 11/10/2021 9:00 AM Jeffrey Wicks

Shirley Ann Gray Defendant Status 08/06/2021 9:00 AM Jeffrey Wicks Case Rescheduled

link: https://roane.tncrtinfo.com/crCaseForm.aspx?id=828EB33F-490A-40B3-BB88-48012FF38EB0


Hearing For Role Hearing Type Hearing Date/Time Judge Hearing Result
Michael Anthony Gray Sr Defendant Trial 11/01/2022 9:00 AM Jeffrey Wicks

Michael Anthony Gray Sr Defendant Status 11/10/2021 9:00 AM Jeffrey Wicks

Michael Anthony Gray Sr Defendant Status 08/06/2021 9:00 AM Jeffrey Wicks Case Rescheduled

link: Roane County - Criminal Case Detail
 
Friday, August 13th:
*Status Hearing for both (Knox County) (@ am CT) – TN – Heather “Sophie” Gray (~10) (Died in 2017, Ten Mile, Roane County) & Jonathan Dalton Gray (14) (Died 2015 or 2016, Halls, Knox County); 15 year old boy, 14 year old girl, & 10 year old boy - *Michael Anthony Gray, Sr. (63/now 64) arrested & charged (5/25/20) & indicted (10/20/20) with 4 counts of 1st degree murder, 13 counts (6/13/16) of aggravated child abuse/neglect/endangerment, 3 counts (8/20/18) of aggravated child abuse/neglect/endangerment, 9 counts of aggravated kidnapping, 6 counts of especially aggravated kidnapping-attempts, 5 counts of falsifying education & academy records, 1 count of theft of property ($60K-$250K) & 1 count of abuse of a corpse. Plead not guilty. $500K bond. Roane County
Trial set to begin on 11/1/22.
*Charged (11/2/20) & arraigned (11/6/20) with felony murder, aggravated child abuse, aggravated child neglect, abuse of a corpse and Tenncare fraud & theft. Plead not guilty. Knox County
*Shirley Ann Gray (60/now 61) arrested & charged (5/25/20) & indicted (10/20/20) with 4 counts of 1st degree murder, 13 counts (6/13/16) of aggravated child abuse/neglect/endangerment, 3 counts (8/20/18) of aggravated child abuse/ neglect/ endangerment, 9 counts of aggravated kidnapping, 6 counts of especially aggravated kidnapping-attempts, 5 counts of falsifying education & academy records, 1 count of theft of property ($60K-$250K) & 1 count of abuse of a corpse. Plead not guilty. $500K bond. Roane County
Trial set to begin on 11/1/22.
*Charged (11/2/20) & arraigned (11/20/20) with felony murder, aggravated child abuse, aggravated child neglect, abuse of a corpse and Tenncare fraud & theft. No plea entered. Knox County
Case & court info from 5/26/20 to 2/4/21 reference post #115 here:
TN - Michael & Shirley Gray, aggravated kidnap & child abuse, 2 children dead, Roane Co., May 2020
2/22/21 Update: Roane County: Status hearings were continued to 8/6/21.
4/30/21 Update: Knox County: Michael’s next hearing is motions hearing on 6/24 & Shirley’s is status hearing on 6/24/21. 6/24/21 Update: Next status hearing on 8/13/21 for both.
8/6/21 Update: Roane County: Status hearings were rescheduled on 11/10/21. Trial has been set to begin on 11/1/22.

ALSO:
*Motions Hearing (@ am CT) - TN – Jonathan Dalton Gray (14) (Died 2015 or 2016, Halls/Powell, Knox County); 15 year old boy, 14 year old girl, & 10 year old boy – Michael Anthony Gray, Jr. (40) indicted (10/28/20), arrested & charged (10/29/20) & arraigned (11/5/20) with first-degree felony murder, aggravated child abuse, child neglect & abuse of a corpse, plus 16 other counts. No plea entered. Bond is set at $500K. Reduction in bond denied (11/20/20). Knox County
Info on crime & court info from 4/30/21 thru reference post #115 here:
TN - Michael & Shirley Gray, aggravated kidnap & child abuse, 2 children dead, Roane Co., May 2020
5/7/21 Update: Motions hearing moved to 6/24/21. 6/24/21 Update: Next motions hearing on 8/13/21.
 
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