GUILTY TX - Justin and Jame Burns, (father and grandmother) charged with kidnapping two sisters, McKinney, 19 Jan 2023

[Niner]

For Jame Burns - all cases (2022 & 2023) have the same entries:

05/26/2023			Announcement (9:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Smith, Benjamin N.)
06/09/2023			Second Announcement (9:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Smith, Benjamin N.)

For Justin Burns, same entries for both cases:

05/26/2023			Announcement (9:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Smith, Benjamin N.)
05/26/2023			Bond Forfeitures Docket Entry Defendant failed to appear or contact court. Defendant's name called 3 times at courtroom door. No answer. Bond forfeited. Judgment nisi against principal and sureties in the amount of $50,000. Alias Capias to be issued for the arrest of the Defendant. New bond set at $100,000.

https://cijspub.co.collin.tx.us/default.aspx

O-Oh - Justin is on the lam??!!

And thanks for the info!

 

[Niner]

So @PommyMommy - is Justin still out there somewhere or has he since been arrested on that warrant for failure to appear?

TIA!

 

[PommyMommy]

So @PommyMommy - is Justin still out there somewhere or has he since been arrested on that warrant for failure to appear?

TIA!

Still on the loose as far as I know. The jail shows him released 3/2 on bond and there are no entries to the court record since 5/26. Nothing in MSM. MOO

 

[Niner]

Still on the loose as far as I know. The jail shows him released 3/2 on bond and there are no entries to the court record since 5/26. Nothing in MSM. MOO

Thanks for checking! I figured as much - that he was still loose....

 

[Niner]

Friday, June 9th:
*Announcement Hearing – (@ 9am CT) - TX - JeB (6) & JesB (9), abducted by Jame Burns their paternal grandmother in 2009 Black Ford Escape SUV, McKinney on Jan. 19, 2023. An Amber Alert issued are believed “to be in grave or immediate danger". The reason LE believe the girls to be in danger is due to her earlier meth-related arrest. Girls were found Jan. 22, 2023 & are safe. *Jame Lynn Burns aka Jame Lynn Roth & Jani L Roth (60) arrested & charged (1/22/23) & arraigned (1/23/23) with 2 felony counts of kidnapping in addition to previous charges of child abandon/endangerment criminal negligence, possession of a controlled substance & unauthorized use of vehicle. Bond $33K for endangerment & $200K for kidnapping.
*Indicted (4/21/23) 2 counts of kidnapping & unauthorized use of vehicle.
Case & court info from 1/18/23 thru 3/31/23 reference post #118 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...-black-suv-mckinney-19-jan-2023.658446/page-6
4/21/23 Update: New indictment/charges filed. 2 counts of kidnapping & unauthorized use of vehicle. Court appointed attorney John H. Smith. First appearance on 4/21/23 was cancelled. Next announcement hearing on 5/26/23 @ 9am on all charges.
5/26/23 Update: Next second announcement hearing on 6/9/23 @ 9am.
*Justin Lee Burns (34) “father” – Announcement hearing on 5/26/23 failed to appear, bond forfeit & issued arrest warrant.

 

[Niner]

So - what was this announcement hearing about? Did she plead guilty?

@PommyMommy - not coming up with anything or here - how about you?

TIA if you can find something!

 

[PommyMommy]

Nothing in MSM but the court site was updated:

The State of Texas vs. Jame Lynn Burns

Case No. 380-81079-2023

1.	KIDNAPPING

Related Cases
380-83114-2022 (Same Defendant)
380-83115-2022 (Same Defendant)
380-81077-2023 (Same Defendant)
380-81078-2023 (Same Defendant)
380-81080-2023 (Co-Defendant)
380-81081-2023 (Co-Defendant)

06/09/2023			CANCELED Second Announcement (9:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Smith, Benjamin N.) Reset
07/07/2023			Announcement - Third (9:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Smith, Benjamin N.)

https://cijspub.co.collin.tx.us/Search.aspx?ID=100

I checked Justin's case as well, and nothing has changed. Still a warrant out for his arrest.

 

[Niner]

Nothing in MSM but the court site was updated:

The State of Texas vs. Jame Lynn Burns

Case No. 380-81079-2023

1.	KIDNAPPING

Related Cases
380-83114-2022 (Same Defendant)
380-83115-2022 (Same Defendant)
380-81077-2023 (Same Defendant)
380-81078-2023 (Same Defendant)
380-81080-2023 (Co-Defendant)
380-81081-2023 (Co-Defendant)

06/09/2023			CANCELED Second Announcement (9:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Smith, Benjamin N.) Reset
07/07/2023			Announcement - Third (9:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Smith, Benjamin N.)

https://cijspub.co.collin.tx.us/Search.aspx?ID=100

I checked Justin's case as well, and nothing has changed. Still a warrant out for his arrest.

Thanks!

 

[Niner]

@PommyMommy - so is Justin still out there somewhere? Has not been caught yet?

TIA!

 

[PommyMommy]

@PommyMommy - so is Justin still out there somewhere? Has not been caught yet?

TIA!

Apparently. Nothing has changed on his case and he's not in jail. (That jail, anyway.) MOO

 

[Niner]

Apparently. Nothing has changed on his case and he's not in jail. (That jail, anyway.) MOO

Thanks - I shall check back - oh say - about a couple of weeks!

 

[Niner]

Friday, July 7th:
*Announcement Hearing (@ 9am CT) - TX - JeB (6) & JesB (9), abducted by Jame Burns their paternal grandmother in 2009 Black Ford Escape SUV, McKinney on Jan. 19, 2023. An Amber Alert issued are believed “to be in grave or immediate danger". The reason LE believe the girls to be in danger is due to her earlier meth-related arrest. Girls were found Jan. 22, 2023 & are safe. *Jame Lynn Burns aka Jame Lynn Roth & Jani L Roth (60) arrested & charged (1/22/23) & arraigned (1/23/23) with 2 felony counts of kidnapping in addition to previous charges of child abandon/endangerment criminal negligence, possession of a controlled substance & unauthorized use of vehicle. Bond $33K for endangerment & $200K for kidnapping.
*Indicted (4/21/23) 2 counts of kidnapping & unauthorized use of vehicle.
Case & court info from 1/18/23 thru 4/21/23 reference post #125 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...-black-suv-mckinney-19-jan-2023.658446/page-7
5/26/23 Update: Next second announcement hearing on 6/9/23 @ 9am. 6/9/23 Update: 2nd announcement hearing was cancelled & reset on 7/7/23 @ 9am with Judge Benjamin N. Smith presiding.
*Justin Lee Burns (34) “father” – Announcement hearing on 5/26/23 failed to appear, bond forfeit & issued arrest warrant.

 

[PommyMommy]

@Niner, it looks like they caught up with Justin today.

https://cijspub.co.collin.tx.us/JailingDetail.aspx?JailingID=547211

Booking #: 2023-BK-07997	Collin County Sheriff's Office
Facility:	Booked: 07/07/2023	Released:

Name Burns, Justin Lee Desc White Male 6' 195 lbs Alias Burns, Justin Hair Brown SO # 394219 Eyes Brown DOB DBM Address DBM

Warrant #	Charge	Issuing Auth	Offense Date	Bond/Type	Fine/Crt Costs	Disposition
380-81081-2023 - 1	KIDNAPPING	380th District Court	01/19/2023	100,000.00 Any bond
380-81080-2023 - 1	KIDNAPPING	380th District Court	01/19/2023	100,000.00 Any bond

 

[PommyMommy]

https://cijspub.co.collin.tx.us/CaseDetail.aspx?CaseID=2188593

The State of Texas vs. Jame Lynn Burns
Case No. 380-81079-2023
KIDNAPPING

Related Cases
380-83114-2022 (Same Defendant)
380-83115-2022 (Same Defendant)
380-81077-2023 (Same Defendant)
380-81078-2023 (Same Defendant)
380-81080-2023 (Co-Defendant)
380-81081-2023 (Co-Defendant)

07/07/2023			CANCELED Announcement - Third (9:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Smith, Benjamin N.) Reset
07/28/2023			Announcement Last Pass (9:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Smith, Benjamin N.)

 

[PommyMommy]

https://cijspub.co.collin.tx.us/CaseDetail.aspx?CaseID=2252895

The State of Texas vs. Justin Lee Burns
Case No. 380-81081-2023
KIDNAPPING

Related Cases
380-83114-2022 (Co-Defendant)
380-83115-2022 (Co-Defendant)
380-81077-2023 (Co-Defendant)
380-81078-2023 (Co-Defendant)
380-81079-2023 (Co-Defendant)
380-81080-2023 (Same Defendant)
380-02786-2023 (Nisi)

05/26/2023			Bond Forfeitures Docket Entry Defendant failed to appear or contact court. Defendant's name called 3 times at courtroom door. No answer. Bond forfeited. Judgment nisi against principal and sureties in the amount of $50,000. Alias Capias to be issued for the arrest of the Defendant. New bond set at $100,000.

 

[Niner]

Friday, July 28th:
*Announcement Hearing (@ 9am CT) - TX - JeB (6) & JesB (9), abducted by Jame Burns their paternal grandmother in 2009 Black Ford Escape SUV, McKinney on Jan. 19, 2023. An Amber Alert issued are believed “to be in grave or immediate danger". The reason LE believe the girls to be in danger is due to her earlier meth-related arrest. Girls were found Jan. 22, 2023 & are safe. *Jame Lynn Burns aka Jame Lynn Roth & Jani L Roth (60/now 61) arrested & charged (1/22/23) & arraigned (1/23/23) with 2 felony counts of kidnapping in addition to previous charges of child abandon/endangerment criminal negligence, possession of a controlled substance & unauthorized use of vehicle. Bond $33K for endangerment & $200K for kidnapping.
*Indicted (4/21/23) 2 counts of kidnapping & unauthorized use of vehicle.
Case & court info from 1/18/23 thru 4/21/23 reference post #125 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...-black-suv-mckinney-19-jan-2023.658446/page-7
5/26/23 Update: Next second announcement hearing on 6/9/23 @ 9am. 6/9/23 Update: 2nd announcement hearing was cancelled & reset on 7/7/23 @ 9am with Judge Benjamin N. Smith presiding.
7/7/23 Update: Announcement hearing was rescheduled on 7/28/23.
*Justin Lee Burns (34) “father” – Announcement hearing on 5/26/23 failed to appear, bond forfeit & issued arrest warrant. Was rearrested on 7/7/23.

 

[Niner]

@PommyMommy - any updates for Jame? TIA !

 

[PommyMommy]

https://cijspub.co.collin.tx.us/CaseDetail.aspx?CaseID=2188593
The State of Texas vs. Jame Lynn Burns
Case No. 380-81079-2023
KIDNAPPING

07/26/2023			Video Plea at Jail (1:30 PM) (Judicial Officer Smith, Benjamin N.)
07/26/2023			Sentence(Judicial Officer: Fry, James ) SENTENCE Defendant appeared in person and by attorney. Defendant waived a jury and arraignment. Defendant warned and admonished. Defendant pleads guilty and is found guilty on their plea and on the evidence beyond a reasonable doubt of the offense. Punishment is assessed 5 years confinement in TDCJ and a fine of $0. Credit for 186 days back time served.
07/28/2023			CANCELED Announcement Last Pass (9:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Smith, Benjamin N.) Reset

 

[Niner]

https://cijspub.co.collin.tx.us/CaseDetail.aspx?CaseID=2188593
The State of Texas vs. Jame Lynn Burns
Case No. 380-81079-2023
KIDNAPPING

07/26/2023			Video Plea at Jail (1:30 PM) (Judicial Officer Smith, Benjamin N.)
07/26/2023			Sentence(Judicial Officer: Fry, James ) SENTENCE Defendant appeared in person and by attorney. Defendant waived a jury and arraignment. Defendant warned and admonished. Defendant pleads guilty and is found guilty on their plea and on the evidence beyond a reasonable doubt of the offense. Punishment is assessed 5 years confinement in TDCJ and a fine of $0. Credit for 186 days back time served.
07/28/2023			CANCELED Announcement Last Pass (9:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Smith, Benjamin N.) Reset

Oh good! Though I do not think 5 years is enough...

So no news on Justin, eh?

 

[PommyMommy]

https://cijspub.co.collin.tx.us/CaseDetail.aspx?CaseID=2252895
The State of Texas vs. Justin Lee Burns
Case No. 380-81081-2023
KIDNAPPING

07/28/2023			CANCELED First Appearance (9:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Smith, Benjamin N.) Reset
08/11/2023			Second Announcement (9:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Smith, Benjamin N.)