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

[squareandrabbet]

From the beginning of this case, it was clear that something horrid happened to this girl. I can only hope for justice and a swift trial that ends in guilt for these child abusers. I can't even imagine what her time with these creatures was like.

I know. It gives me Sylvia Likens flashbacks; and it's all the more unfortunate considering that a prior Kaden child stayed with them for - what, months? - and never reported anything (obviously!). Chilling.

 

[Niner]

https://www.channel3000.com/news/cr...ter-will-go-to-trial-in-death-of-13-year-old-
girl/1130264671

DODGEVILLE, Wis. - An Iowa County judge said Tuesday there is enough probable cause to try Laurie and Alexis Barry for the death of 13-year-old Selah Kaden.
[.....]
During the preliminary hearing, detectives were questioned on what EMTs, doctors and the Barrys said the night of Kaden's death.
[.....]
"There's patterned injury to Selah suggesting a tool or weapon," said Dr. Michael Stier, a forensic pathologist who conducted the autopsy.

He found that Kaden's cause of death was suffocation and blunt force patterned beating.




of course, no further court dates in article....

 

[Niner]

forgot I can get into court site...

Alexis:

Docket:
10-08-2019 Preliminary hearing Koehler, Margaret M. Schwingle, Jill
Additional text:
08:32 AM Defendant Laurie D. Barry in court with attorney George Brian Brophy. Matthew C. Allen appeared for the State of Wisconsin. DA Allen moves to hold this hearing along with the hearing with 19CF99; no objection. Clerk swears defendant and Court conducts voir dire on representation. Victim notification has been completed. Sequestration of witnesses not requested. Court verbally reviews charges/penalties with the defendant. State calls Det. B. Fitzsimmons as witness, sworn and testified. State calls Det. L. Bowers as witness, sworn and testified. Court in recess until 1 pm.

10-08-2019 Preliminary hearing Koehler, Margaret M. Schwingle, Jill
Additional text:
12:59 PM Defendant Laurie D. Barry in court with attorney George Brian Brophy. Matthew C. Allen appeared for the State of Wisconsin. State calls Dr. R. Steir as witness, sworn and testified. Ex 1, o/r. No further witnesses. State argues for bind over with basis. Atty Brophy argues in objection to bind over with basis. Court makes ruling finding probable cause and binds over defendant. Arraignment scheduled for October 16, 2019 at 11:30 am.

10-08-2019 Notice of hearing
Additional text:
Arraignment on October 16, 2019 at 11:30 am

Hearing:
Date Time Location Description Type Court official
10-16-2019 11:30 am Iowa County Courthouse Arraignment Court Koehler, Margaret M.

link: Wisconsin Circuit Court Access


Laurie:

Docket:
10-08-2019 Preliminary hearing Koehler, Margaret M. Schwingle, Jill
Additional text:
08:32 AM Defendant Laurie D. Barry in court with attorney George Brian Brophy. Matthew C. Allen appeared for the State of Wisconsin. DA Allen moves to hold this hearing along with the hearing with 19CF100; no objection. Clerk swears defendant and Court conducts voir dire on representation. Victim notification has been completed. Sequestration of witnesses not requested. Court verbally reviews charges/penalties with the defendant. State calls Det. B. Fitzsimmons as witness, sworn and testified. State calls Det. L. Bowers as witness, sworn and testified. Court in recess until 1 pm.

10-08-2019 Preliminary hearing Koehler, Margaret M. Schwingle, Jill
Additional text:
12:59 PM Defendant Laurie D. Barry in court with attorney George Brian Brophy. Matthew C. Allen appeared for the State of Wisconsin. State calls Dr. R. Steir as witness, sworn and testified. Ex 1, o/r. No further witnesses. State argues for bind over with basis. Atty Brophy argues in objection to bind over with basis. Court makes ruling finding probable cause and binds over defendant. Arraignment scheduled for October 16, 2019 at 11:30 am.

10-08-2019 Notice of hearing
Additional text:
Arraignment on October 16, 2019 at 11:30 am.

Hearing:
Date Time Location Description Type Court official
10-16-2019 11:30 am Iowa County Courthouse Arraignment Court Koehler, Margaret M.

link: Wisconsin Circuit Court Access

 

[Dkottw]

The criminal complaint will make you cry to hear what was done to this sweet little girl.

Tuesday, October 8th:
*Preliminary Hearing (@ 8:30am CT) – WI – Selah Kaden (13) (May 31, 2018, Mineral Point) - *Laurie D. Barry (50) & Alexis E. Barry (27) charged (6/24/19) with 1st degree reckless homicide (as a party to crime-Felony B).
6/24/19: Have NOT been arrested, just charged. Initial appearance scheduled for both on 7/9.
7/9/19 Update: $250K signature bond - no possession of any dangerous weapons; no contact with D.K., L.K., or any other immediate member of the K family or their residence; booking at the ICSO by July 12, 2019 @ 4 pm. Motions anticipated prior to preliminary hearing. Defense requests time to submit those motions. Atty Brophy to file motions by 7/26. State response(s) due by 8/16. Next motions hearing on 9/12 & preliminary hearing on 10/8 for both.
The victim was a child adopted from China by a North Carolina couple David & Lisa Kaden. She was staying with the Barry family in Mineral Point 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.

for both:

Docket:

Date Event Court official Court reporter Amount
09-12-2019 Motion hearing Koehler, Margaret M. Schwingle, Jill


Additional text:
12:59 PM Defendant Laurie D. Barry in court with attorney George Brian Brophy. Matthew C. Allen appeared for the State of Wisconsin. Court makes record of current case status. Motion to dismiss complaint has been filed by Atty Brophy. No objection to hearing this motion with 19CF100. Atty Brophy gives argument in favor of the motion to dismiss. Atty Allen gives argument in objection to motion. Court makes ruling - motion denied - and gives basis for ruling.

Hearing:
Date Time Location Description Type Court official
10-08-2019 08:30 am Iowa County Courthouse Preliminary Hearing Court Koehler, Margaret M.


link: Wisconsin Circuit Court Access

 

[Dkottw]

Tuesday, October 8th:
*Preliminary Hearing (@ 8:30am CT) – WI – Selah Kaden (13) (May 31, 2018, Mineral Point) - *Laurie D. Barry (50) & Alexis E. Barry (27) charged (6/24/19) with 1st degree reckless homicide (as a party to crime-Felony B).
6/24/19: Have NOT been arrested, just charged. Initial appearance scheduled for both on 7/9.
7/9/19 Update: $250K signature bond - no possession of any dangerous weapons; no contact with D.K., L.K., or any other immediate member of the K family or their residence; booking at the ICSO by July 12, 2019 @ 4 pm. Motions anticipated prior to preliminary hearing. Defense requests time to submit those motions. Atty Brophy to file motions by 7/26. State response(s) due by 8/16. Next motions hearing on 9/12 & preliminary hearing on 10/8 for both.
The victim was a child adopted from China by a North Carolina couple David & Lisa Kaden. She was staying with the Barry family in Mineral Point 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.

 

[Dkottw]

Arraignment is scheduled for October 16, 2019 in Iowa County Wisc.

 

[Niner]

I see post #144 posted by Dkottw - in the pdf file that Selah was only 9 1/2 when she died. Her DOB is 10/23/08. Wondering "why" it says she is 13 on the title above.... Maybe I'll let a Mod know.

and I see you are a brand new member here on WS & this thread.

 

[Niner]

Wednesday, October 16th:
*Arraignment Hearing for both (@ 11:30am CT) – WI – Selah F. Q. Kaden (9 ½) (May 31, 2018, Mineral Point/DOB 10/23/08) - *Laurie D. Barry (50) & Alexis E. Barry (27) charged (6/24/19) with 1st degree reckless homicide (as a party to crime-Felony B).
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 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.
6/24/19: Have NOT been arrested, just charged. Initial appearance scheduled for both on 7/9.
7/9/19 Update: $250000 signature bond - no possession of any dangerous weapons; no contact with D.K., L.K., or any other immediate member of the K family or their residence; booking at the ICSO by July 12, 2019 @ 4 pm. Motions anticipated prior to preliminary hearing. Defense requests time to submit those motions. Atty Brophy to file motions by 7/26. State response(s) due by 8/16. Next motions hearing on 9/12 & preliminary hearing on 10/8 for both.
10/8/19 Update: Probable cause found to bind over for trial. Next arraignment hearing for both on 10/16.

 

[Niner]

Alexis:
Docket:
10-16-2019 Notice of hearing
Additional text:
Motion hearing on February 21, 2020 at 01:00 pm.

10-16-2019 Arraignment Koehler, Margaret M. Schwingle, Jill
Additional text:
Defendant Alexis E. Barry in court with attorney George Brian Brophy. Matthew C. Allen appeared for the State of Wisconsin. Also appearing is Detective Lana Bowers from the Iowa County Sheriff's Department. Court verbally reviews charges/penalties with the defendant. Reading waived. Defendant stands mute. Not guilty plea enterd. State will file a motion to join with 19CF99. Motion and brief to be filed by 11/1/19. Response brief to be filed by 1/17/20. Motion hearing set for 2/21/2020 at 1:00 pm. This will also be used as a scheduling conf. Motion hearing scheduled for February 21, 2020 at 01:00 pm.

Hearing:
Date Time Location Description Type Court official
02-21-2020 01:00 pm Iowa County Courthouse Motion hearing Court Koehler, Margaret M.

link: Wisconsin Circuit Court Access


Laurie:
Docket:
10-16-2019 Notice of hearing
Additional text:
Motion hearing on February 21, 2020 at 01:00 pm.

10-16-2019 Arraignment Koehler, Margaret M. Schwingle, Jill
Additional text:
Defendant Laurie D. Barry in court with attorney George Brian Brophy. Matthew C. Allen appeared for the State of Wisconsin. Also appearing is Detective Lana Bowers from the Iowa County Sheriff's Department. Court verbally reviews charges/penalties with the defendant. Reading waived. Defendant stands mute. Not guilty plea enterd. State will file a motion to join with 19CF100. Motion and brief to be filed by 11/1/19. Response brief to be filed by 1/17/20. Motion hearing set for 2/21/2020 at 1:00 pm. This will also be used as a scheduling conf. Motion hearing scheduled for February 21, 2020 at 01:00 pm.

Hearing:
Date Time Location Description Type Court official
02-21-2020 01:00 pm Iowa County Courthouse Motion hearing Court Koehler, Margaret M.

link: Wisconsin Circuit Court Access

 

[Laughing]

9 and a half??? Wow, just wow!

RIP, Selah!

 

[Niner]

9 and a half??? Wow, just wow!

RIP, Selah!

I did ask the Mods to change the age, but I see it still says 13 years old. Her DOB is 10/23/08. Maybe I'll "report" this post....

 

[JohnnyTremaine]

Alexis:
Docket:
10-16-2019 Notice of hearing
Additional text:
Motion hearing on February 21, 2020 at 01:00 pm.

10-16-2019 Arraignment Koehler, Margaret M. Schwingle, Jill
Additional text:
Defendant Alexis E. Barry in court with attorney George Brian Brophy. Matthew C. Allen appeared for the State of Wisconsin. Also appearing is Detective Lana Bowers from the Iowa County Sheriff's Department. Court verbally reviews charges/penalties with the defendant. Reading waived. Defendant stands mute. Not guilty plea enterd. State will file a motion to join with 19CF99. Motion and brief to be filed by 11/1/19. Response brief to be filed by 1/17/20. Motion hearing set for 2/21/2020 at 1:00 pm. This will also be used as a scheduling conf. Motion hearing scheduled for February 21, 2020 at 01:00 pm.

Hearing:
Date Time Location Description Type Court official
02-21-2020 01:00 pm Iowa County Courthouse Motion hearing Court Koehler, Margaret M.

link: Wisconsin Circuit Court Access


Laurie:
Docket:
10-16-2019 Notice of hearing
Additional text:
Motion hearing on February 21, 2020 at 01:00 pm.

10-16-2019 Arraignment Koehler, Margaret M. Schwingle, Jill
Additional text:
Defendant Laurie D. Barry in court with attorney George Brian Brophy. Matthew C. Allen appeared for the State of Wisconsin. Also appearing is Detective Lana Bowers from the Iowa County Sheriff's Department. Court verbally reviews charges/penalties with the defendant. Reading waived. Defendant stands mute. Not guilty plea enterd. State will file a motion to join with 19CF100. Motion and brief to be filed by 11/1/19. Response brief to be filed by 1/17/20. Motion hearing set for 2/21/2020 at 1:00 pm. This will also be used as a scheduling conf. Motion hearing scheduled for February 21, 2020 at 01:00 pm.

Hearing:
Date Time Location Description Type Court official
02-21-2020 01:00 pm Iowa County Courthouse Motion hearing Court Koehler, Margaret M.

link: Wisconsin Circuit Court Access

This happened in May of 2018. By the time the trial is held it could be TWO YEARS they have been free after killing that kid.
What the heck is the DA thinking????????? Not even having to post bond in what amounts to a murder case? Free om their own word? After the testimony at the hearing on Oct 8th it is clear the entire family is lying their butts off.

 

[JohnnyTremaine]

The third adult, Laurie Barry's husband - who has not been charged in this case but mentioned in the Criminal Complaint - is a convicted felon and IMO should have been charged also. I can't say anything more but feel free to Google this person. What a despicable family, putting themselves out as "Christians" while torturing an innocent child to death. I'm grateful the forensic pathologist was able to bust through their flimsy excuses for Selah's injuries. Nasty people. Bah.

He had used a knife to attempt hijacking a car from a showroom dealer. The dealer foiled his attempt. He was angry and was trying to use the car to apparently to get to a relative he wanted to possibly harm. It is also clear he boldly lied about there being a heartbeat when he got home at 4 PM when the evidence shows the kid had been dead for hours. Proof of the lie? Waited until 4:39 PM to call 911 (while they concocted a story) rather do CPR and no CPR was being done when the EMT arrived. The kid was already in rigor. As a previously licensed nurse he would KNOW rigor when he saw it. So yes, why isn't he arrested as an accessory to the crime?

 

[castilloisno1]

I did ask the Mods to change the age, but I see it still says 13 years old. Her DOB is 10/23/08. Maybe I'll "report" this post....

when I read the PDF which is above..I see on Document 2..page 1 of 6..under Count 1..where it says probable cause it states her dob as 10/23\04..so there is some confusion here

 

[Suglo]

He had used a knife to attempt hijacking a car from a showroom dealer. The dealer foiled his attempt. He was angry and was trying to use the car to apparently to get to a relative he wanted to possibly harm. It is also clear he boldly lied about there being a heartbeat when he got home at 4 PM when the evidence shows the kid had been dead for hours. Proof of the lie? Waited until 4:39 PM to call 911 (while they concocted a story) rather do CPR and no CPR was being done when the EMT arrived. The kid was already in rigor. As a previously licensed nurse he would KNOW rigor when he saw it. So yes, why isn't he arrested as an accessory to the crime?

They should all be in jail until trial and why aren’t her adoptive parents clamoring for justice?!!

 

[Niner]

when I read the PDF which is above..I see on Document 2..page 1 of 6..under Count 1..where it says probable cause it states her dob as 10/23\04..so there is some confusion here

Sorry - I must have missed that.... yes, confusion for sure!

edited to add: I've changed my info to her dob as 10/23/04.

 

[kaen]

I did ask the Mods to change the age, but I see it still says 13 years old. Her DOB is 10/23/08. Maybe I'll "report" this post....

They have her dob wrong. From niner's posts it reads:

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.

 

[kaen]

He had used a knife to attempt hijacking a car from a showroom dealer. The dealer foiled his attempt. He was angry and was trying to use the car to apparently to get to a relative he wanted to possibly harm. It is also clear he boldly lied about there being a heartbeat when he got home at 4 PM when the evidence shows the kid had been dead for hours. Proof of the lie? Waited until 4:39 PM to call 911 (while they concocted a story) rather do CPR and no CPR was being done when the EMT arrived. The kid was already in rigor. As a previously licensed nurse he would KNOW rigor when he saw it. So yes, why isn't he arrested as an accessory to the crime?

Absolutely, he should be charged. The LEO and the DA have moved in very slow and confusing ways in the case-- very different than most I have seen here and in the news. Although he appears to have been an RN, it also appears that he rarely practiced and was not ever successfully employed as a nurse. One does have to wonder why, given some of the history that contributed to losing his license, he has not been named in any fashion in this case.

 

[kaen]

The Kadens had been friends with these people when they lived in the same area. How could they have not known that there were issues in this family? The husband was convicted of the theft and had been arrested for dv. It makes no sense that a parent would send their kids to live in this family.

 

[Laughing]

RIP, Ms. Kaden, so sorry that your life journey ended in this way!