NOTGUILTY WI - Selah Kaden, 13, Suspicious Death, Mineral Point, 31 May 2018 *arrests*

[Niner]

For both:

Docket:
Date Event Court official Court reporter Amount
03-13-2020 Notice of hearing
Additional text:
Telephone scheduling conference on March 20, 2020 at 02:00 pm.

03-13-2020 Telephone scheduling conference Koehler, Margaret M. Anderson, Stephanie
Additional text:
03:02 PM Defendant Laurie D. Barry in court with attorney George Brian Brophy, all via phone. Matthew C. Allen appeared for the State of Wisconsin. Court makes record of current case status. There is one pending motion: motion on joinder. Court will reset matters to allow Atty Brophy to go through discovery. Defendant not required to attend next hearing - scheduling. Telephone scheduling conference scheduled for March 20, 2020 at 02:00 pm.


Hearing:
Date Time Location Description Type Court official
03-20-2020 02:00 pm Iowa County Courthouse Telephone scheduling conference Court Koehler, Margaret M.

link: Wisconsin Circuit Court Access

 

[Laughing]

RIP, Selah!

 

[JohnnyTremaine]

I don't understand why this judge is letting Brophy get away with this nonsense. He has had PLENTY of time for any discovery needed. Good God, it's been a YEAR since they were in court. He's just dragging things out so his clients can stay free for as long as possible.

 

[JohnnyTremaine]

You know, on thinking about it, I'm wondering if the state is trying to split the two cases so one can be offered incentive
to accept a deal to testify against the other? That would cause Brophy to want to motion against it, and to demand more discovery as to what has been said and offered etc.

 

[Niner]

Considering this is telephone conference hearing and still on the court site on 3/20 - I shall post this until I hear anything different...

Friday, March 20th:
*Telephone Scheduling Conference Hearing for both (@ 2pm CT) – WI – Selah F. Q. Kaden (13) (May 31, 2018, Mineral Point/DOB 10/23/04) - *Laurie D. Barry (50/now 51) & Alexis E. Barry (27/now 28) charged (6/24/19) & arraigned (10/16/19) with 1st degree reckless homicide (as a party to crime-Felony B). Both plead not guilty. $250K Signature bond.
Death was due to homicidal smothering/suffocation & blunt force patterned beating. The nature & pattern of injuries described on her body further demonstrated an utter disregard for human life. The charge is a Class B Felony & carries a penalty of up to 60 years in prison.
The victim was a child adopted (5/17/06) from China by a North Carolina couple David & Lisa Kaden. She was staying with the Barry family in Mineral Point (starting 4/24/18) because of a medical problem involving one of the family's other children. The arrangement wasn't approved by social workers or any government entity.
Court info from 6/24/19 thru 10/16/19 reference post #195 here:
WI - Selah Kaden, 13, Suspicious Death, Mineral Point, 31 May 2018
2/21/20 Update: Defendants Laurie D. Barry & Alexis Barry in court with attorney George Brian Brophy. Matthew C. Allen appeared for the State of Wisconsin. Attorney Brophy advises Court of current case/discovery status. Attorney Allen replies & requests further hearing in approximately 10 days. Telephone scheduling conference scheduled for March 13, 2020 at 2:45 pm.
3/13/20 Update: Court makes record of current case status. There is one pending motion: motion on joinder. Court will reset matters to allow Attorney Brophy to go through discovery. Defendants not required to attend next hearing - scheduling. Telephone scheduling conference scheduled for March 20, 2020 at 2:00 pm.

 

[Niner]

For Laurie:
Docket:
03-20-2020 Notice of hearing
Additional text:
Hearing on May 6, 2020 at 09:00 am.

03-20-2020 Telephone scheduling conference Koehler, Margaret M. Anderson, Stephanie
Additional text:
2:00 PM DA Matt Allen appears for the State of Wisconsin, Atty. Brophy appears via phone for Laurie Barry. Ct. states case law re joint representation. Ct. hears from DA Allen. Ct. sets hearing re dual representation for May 6, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. Atty. Brophy to file Memorandum Brief to the Court by April 8, 2020. DA Allen to file brief by April 21, 2020. Ct. states Atty. Brophy to either have clients appear in person or by phone.


For Alexis:
Docket:
03-20-2020 Notice of hearing
Additional text:
Hearing on May 6, 2020 at 09:00 am.

03-20-2020 Telephone scheduling conference Koehler, Margaret M. Anderson, Stephanie
Additional text:
2:00 PM DA Matt Allen appears for the State of Wisconsin, Atty. Brophy appears via phone for Laurie Barry. Ct. states case law re joint representation. Ct. hears from DA Allen. Ct. sets hearing re dual representation for May 6, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. Atty. Brophy to file Memorandum Brief to the Court by April 8, 2020. DA Allen to file brief by April 21, 2020. Ct. states Atty. Brophy to either have clients appear in person or by phone.

for both:
Court activities
Date Time Location Description Type Court official
05-06-2020 09:00 am Iowa County Courthouse Hearing Court Koehler, Margaret M.

link: Wisconsin Circuit Court Access

 

[Laughing]

2 years on?

This causes me to ponder the adoptive parents, and wonder if there could be a group working to ensure the rights of adopted children.

No one seems to be bringing attention to Ms. Kaden's plight.

We were not experiencing a global pandemic when this child was murdered by her substitute caregivers.

JMHO YMMV LRR

 

[Niner]

Looks like the 5/6 hearing has been moved....
for both:

Docket:
Court record
Date Event Court official Court reporter Amount
04-27-2020 Notice of hearing
Additional text:
Hearing on June 5, 2020 at 03:00 pm.

04-21-2020 Brief
Additional text:
State's Brief Regarding Defendant's Choice of Counsel

04-08-2020 Brief
Additional text:
Defendant's Choice of Counsel


Hearing:
Date Time Location Description Type Court official
06-05-2020 03:00 pm Iowa County Courthouse Hearing Court Koehler, Margaret M.

link: Wisconsin Circuit Court Access

 

[es726]

The Kadens attended Black Hawk church when they were in Wisconsin. The adopted mom for years volunteered for Love Without Boundaries Foundation and had been an advocate for adopting older children from China.

They also had another two adopted daughters that no longer live with them. Anaia and Nina. Nina is on facebook livid that her parents knew the abusive behavior of the Barrys. It appears that Nina no longer connects with her parents. They are not facebook friends and there's zero facebook interaction between Nina and her parents. Anaia - she seems to just disappear from the Kadens' facebook.

One of Kadens' biological daughters Lexi also seemed to break tie with her family and she's standing by Nina. None of the Kadens were at Lexi's wedding. Lexi is the only one still seeing Nina and being there for Nina and Nina's daughter. The adopted mom and dad are absent being the grandparents for Nina's daughter. Something is very fishy there.

Selah was the 2nd out of the total of 6 adopted. She had a rare blood disorder.

 

[Niner]

Friday, June 5th:
*Hearing for both (via Zoom) (@ 3pm CT) – WI – Selah F. Q. Kaden (13) (May 31, 2018, Mineral Point/DOB 10/23/04) - *Laurie D. Barry (50/now 51) & Alexis E. Barry (27/now 28) charged (6/24/19) & arraigned (10/16/19) with 1st degree reckless homicide (as a party to crime-Felony B). Both plead not guilty. $250K Signature bond.
Death was due to homicidal smothering/suffocation & blunt force patterned beating. The nature & pattern of injuries described on her body further demonstrated an utter disregard for human life. The charge is a Class B Felony & carries a penalty of up to 60 years in prison.
The victim was a child adopted (5/17/06) from China by a North Carolina couple David & Lisa Kaden. She was staying with the Barry family in Mineral Point (starting 4/24/18) because of a medical problem involving one of the family's other children. The arrangement wasn't approved by social workers or any government entity.
Court info from 6/24/19 thru 10/16/19 reference post #195 here:
WI - Selah Kaden, 13, Suspicious Death, Mineral Point, 31 May 2018
2/21/20 Update: Defendants Laurie D. Barry & Alexis Barry in court with attorney George Brian Brophy. Matthew C. Allen appeared for the State of Wisconsin. Attorney Brophy advises Court of current case/discovery status. Attorney Allen replies & requests further hearing in approximately 10 days. Telephone scheduling conference scheduled for March 13, 2020 at 2:45 pm.
3/13/20 Update: Court makes record of current case status. There is one pending motion: motion on joinder. Court will reset matters to allow Attorney Brophy to go through discovery. Defendants not required to attend next hearing - scheduling. Telephone scheduling conference scheduled for March 20, 2020 at 2:00pm.
3/20/20 Update: State’s case law re joint representation. Court hears from DA Allen. Court sets hearing re dual representation for May 6, 2020 at 9:0a.m. Atty. Brophy to file Memorandum Brief to the Court by April 8, 2020. DA Allen to file brief by April 21, 2020. Court states Atty. Brophy to either have clients appear in person or by phone.
5/6/20 Update: Hearing for both has been rescheduled due to coronavirus to 6/5/20 via Zoom.

 

[Niner]

Docket:
Date Event Court official Court reporter Amount
06-05-2020 Notice of hearing
Additional text:
Status conference on July 10, 2020 at 02:00 pm.

06-05-2020 Video conferencing Koehler, Margaret M. Anderson, Stephanie
06-05-2020 Hearing Koehler, Margaret M. Anderson, Stephanie
Additional text:
03:44 PM Defendant Laurie D. Barry in court with attorney George Brian Brophy. Matthew C. Allen appeared for the State of Wisconsin. Laurie D. Barry appeared by video means with Attorney. Pursuant to the Wisconsin's Supreme Court's Order issued March 22, 2020 and as amended on April 15, 2020, this hearing is being held via video and/or telephone conferencing. Defendant sworn by the Clerk. Colloquy given to the defendant. Court makes ruling on motion. Court advises defendant of representation rights/options. Status conference scheduled for July 10, 2020 at 02:00 pm.

03:44 PM Defendant Alexis Barry in court with attorney George Brian Brophy. Matthew C. Allen appeared for the State of Wisconsin. Alexis Barry appeared by video means with Attorney. Pursuant to the Wisconsin's Supreme Court's Order issued March 22, 2020 and as amended on April 15, 2020, this hearing is being held via video and/or telephone conferencing. Defendant sworn by the Clerk. Colloquy given to the defendant. Court makes ruling on motion. Court advises defendant of representation rights/options. Status conference scheduled for July 10, 2020 at 02:00 pm.

Hearing:
Date Time Location Description Type Court official
07-10-2020 02:00 pm Iowa County Courthouse Status conference Court Koehler, Margaret M.

link: Wisconsin Circuit Court Access

 

[Niner]

Mother, daughter ordered to find separate attorneys in reckless homicide case

June 5, 2020

DODGEVILLE (WKOW) -- A mother and daughter charged in connection to the death of a girl in their care will each need to get their own lawyer.
[.....]
An Iowa County judge ruled at a hearing Friday afternoon the two must find separate counsel because conflicts of interest could arise. The judge cited plea bargaining as a particular area of concern.
[.....]
A forensic pathologist found evidence in an autopsy of blunt force trauma. However, other signs indicated Kaden suffocated to death. The complaints also said Kaden had "possible restraint marks about both wrists."

The two women are charged with first-degree reckless homicide and will next appear for a status conference on July 10 at 2 p.m.

 

[Laughing]

Mother, daughter ordered to find separate attorneys in reckless homicide case

The two women are charged with first-degree reckless homicide and will next appear for a status conference on July 10 at 2 p.m.

A child was murdered two years ago, and this is as far as her case has moved in the courts???

Hopefully the state is setting up now to be certain of some justice for this murdered child.

Imported then murdered.

RIP, Selah, peace & comfort to the sisters who love you!

 

[Niner]

https://www.seehafernews.com/2020/0...own-attorneys-to-avoid-conflicts-of-interest/

June 8, 2020
A mother and daughter from Mineral Point will have to get separate attorneys for their reckless homicide cases to avoid conflicts of interest.


Not much else in the article.

 

[Laughing]

Selah, you should be enjoying the birthday of your adopted country this weekend.

So sorry your voyage took so many sad turns.

 

[Niner]

Friday, July 10th:
*Status Conference Hearing for both (via Zoom) (@ 2pm CT) – WI – Selah F. Q. Kaden (13) (May 31, 2018, Mineral Point/DOB 10/23/04) - *Laurie D. Barry (50/now 51) & Alexis E. Barry (27/now 28) charged (6/24/19) & arraigned (10/16/19) with 1st degree reckless homicide (as a party to crime-Felony B). Both plead not guilty. $250K Signature bond.
Death was due to homicidal smothering/suffocation & blunt force patterned beating. The nature & pattern of injuries described on her body further demonstrated an utter disregard for human life. The charge is a Class B Felony & carries a penalty of up to 60 years in prison.
The victim was a child adopted (5/17/06) from China by a North Carolina couple David & Lisa Kaden. She was staying with the Barry family in Mineral Point (starting 4/24/18) because of a medical problem involving one of the family's other children. The arrangement wasn't approved by social workers or any government entity.
Court info from 6/24/19 thru 3/20/20 reference post #210 here:
WI - Selah Kaden, 13, Suspicious Death, Mineral Point, 31 May 2018
5/6/20 Update: Hearing for both has been rescheduled due to coronavirus to 6/5/20 via Zoom.
6/5/20 Update: Defendants Laurie D. Barry & Alexis Barry in court with attorney George Brian Brophy. Matthew C. Allen appeared for the State of Wisconsin. Laurie & Alexis appeared by video means with Attorney. Pursuant to the Wisconsin's Supreme Court's Order issued March 22, 2020 & as amended on April 15, 2020, this hearing is being held via video and/or telephone conferencing. Defendants sworn by the Clerk. Colloquy given to the defendants. Court makes ruling on motion. Court advises defendants of representation rights/options. Iowa County judge ruled at a hearing Friday afternoon the two must find separate counsel because conflicts of interest could arise. The judge cited plea bargaining as a particular area of concern. Status conference scheduled for July 10, 2020 at 02:00 pm.

 

[Niner]

Date Event Court official Court reporter Amount
07-10-2020 Notice of hearing
Additional text:
Hearing on August 18, 2020 at 03:00 pm.

07-10-2020 Video conferencing Koehler, Margaret M. Anderson, Stephanie

07-10-2020 Status conference Koehler, Margaret M. Anderson, Stephanie
Additional text:
01:59 PM Defendant Laurie D. Barry in court with attorney George Brian Brophy, both via zoom. Matthew C. Allen appeared for the State of Wisconsin. Pursuant to the current COVID 19 pandemic, this hearing is being held via video and/or telephone conferencing. Hearings will continue to be held via zoom in instances that a mandatory appearance is not required by statute. Discussion of possible conflicts in re. counsel/additional counsel. Court will set an additional hearing to discuss anticipated conflict(s) of Atty Brophy. Counsel to file any briefs/motions by 08/01/2020. Any/all responses due by 08/13/2020. Hearing scheduled for August 18, 2020 at 03:00 pm.

Additional text:
02:11 PM Defendant Alexis E. Barry in court with attorney Timothy Verhoff, making special appearance, both via zoom. Matthew C. Allen appeared for the State of Wisconsin. Pursuant to the current COVID 19 pandemic, this hearing is being held via video and/or telephone conferencing. Hearings will continue to be held via zoom in instances that a mandatory appearance is not required by statute. No formal retainer has been filed. Discussion of possible conflicts in re. counsel/additional counsel. Court will set an additional hearing to discuss anticipated conflict(s) of Atty Brophy. Counsel to file any briefs/motions by 08/01/2020. Any/all responses due by 08/13/2020. Hearing scheduled for August 18, 2020 at 03:00 pm.


Hearings:
Date Time Location Description Type Court official
08-18-2020 03:00 pm Iowa County Courthouse Hearing Court Koehler, Margaret M.

link: Wisconsin Circuit Court Access

 

[JohnnyTremaine]

Looks like the AG is definitely going to pit one against the other with plea deal offers. Of course Brophy doesn't like that idea. Tough. I'm thinking that one was the main culprit, and the other was the one holding the kid down. I'd be willing to bet that it was the mother who was the main abuser and the daughter was going along out of fear of the mother as well as a twisted upbringing which led her to go along with whatever the mother said.

Date Event Court official Court reporter Amount
07-10-2020 Notice of hearing
Additional text:
Hearing on August 18, 2020 at 03:00 pm.

07-10-2020 Video conferencing Koehler, Margaret M. Anderson, Stephanie

07-10-2020 Status conference Koehler, Margaret M. Anderson, Stephanie
Additional text:
01:59 PM Defendant Laurie D. Barry in court with attorney George Brian Brophy, both via zoom. Matthew C. Allen appeared for the State of Wisconsin. Pursuant to the current COVID 19 pandemic, this hearing is being held via video and/or telephone conferencing. Hearings will continue to be held via zoom in instances that a mandatory appearance is not required by statute. Discussion of possible conflicts in re. counsel/additional counsel. Court will set an additional hearing to discuss anticipated conflict(s) of Atty Brophy. Counsel to file any briefs/motions by 08/01/2020. Any/all responses due by 08/13/2020. Hearing scheduled for August 18, 2020 at 03:00 pm.

Additional text:
02:11 PM Defendant Alexis E. Barry in court with attorney Timothy Verhoff, making special appearance, both via zoom. Matthew C. Allen appeared for the State of Wisconsin. Pursuant to the current COVID 19 pandemic, this hearing is being held via video and/or telephone conferencing. Hearings will continue to be held via zoom in instances that a mandatory appearance is not required by statute. No formal retainer has been filed. Discussion of possible conflicts in re. counsel/additional counsel. Court will set an additional hearing to discuss anticipated conflict(s) of Atty Brophy. Counsel to file any briefs/motions by 08/01/2020. Any/all responses due by 08/13/2020. Hearing scheduled for August 18, 2020 at 03:00 pm.


Hearings:
Date Time Location Description Type Court official
08-18-2020 03:00 pm Iowa County Courthouse Hearing Court Koehler, Margaret M.

link: Wisconsin Circuit Court Access

 

[Niner]

Tuesday, August 18th:
*Status Conference Hearing for both (via Zoom) (@ 3pm CT) – WI – Selah F. Q. Kaden (13) (May 31, 2018, Mineral Point/DOB 10/23/04) - *Laurie D. Barry (50/now 51) & Alexis E. Barry (27/now 29) charged (6/24/19) & arraigned (10/16/19) with 1st degree reckless homicide (as a party to crime-Felony B). Both plead not guilty. $250K Signature bond.
Selah info & court info from 6/24/19 thru 6/5/20 reference post #216 here:
WI - Selah Kaden, 13, Suspicious Death, Mineral Point, 31 May 2018
6/5/20 Update: Status conference scheduled for 7/10/20. 7/10/20 Update: Defendants both via zoom with respective lawyers; Laurie: George Brophy & Alexis: Timothy Verhoff. Matthew C. Allen appeared for the State. Hearings will continue to be held via zoom in instances that a mandatory appearance is not required by statute. Discussion of possible conflicts in re counsel/additional counsel. Court will set an additional hearing to discuss anticipated conflict(2) of attorney Brophy. Counsel to file any briefs/motions by 8/1/20. Any/all responses due by 8/13/20. Hearing scheduled on 8/18/20.

 

[Niner]

Court record
Date Event Court official Court reporter Amount
08-18-2020 Other papers Koehler, Margaret M.

08-18-2020 Notice of hearing
Additional text:
Status conference on October 2, 2020 at 03:00 pm.

08-18-2020 Hearing Koehler, Margaret M. Anderson, Stephanie
Additional text:
03:01PM Defendant Laurie D. Barry in court with attorney George Brian Brophy. Matthew C. Allen appeared for the State of Wisconsin. Atty Brophy addresses Court with argument in favor of remaining as counsel. DA Allen responds. Court makes ruling and disqualifies Atty Brophy. Court advises defendant of representation rights/options. Status conference scheduled for October 2, 2020 at 03:00 pm.

08-18-2020 Hearing Koehler, Margaret M. Anderson, Stephanie
Additional text:
03:21PM Defendant Alexis E. Barry in court with Attorney Verhoff. Matthew C. Allen appeared for the State of Wisconsin. Atty Verhoff has not yet been retained and it is still unclear if he will or will not. Status conference scheduled for October 2, 2020 at 03:00 pm.


Court activities
Date Time Location Description Type Court official
10-02-2020 03:00 pm Iowa County Courthouse Status conference Court Koehler, Margaret M.


link: Wisconsin Circuit Court Access