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State of Wisconsin v. Jack T. Patterson
Date: 05-25-2019
Case Number: 2019CF000020
Judge: James Babler
Court: Circuit Court, Barron County, Wisconsin
Plaintiff's Attorney: Brian H. Wright
Defendant's Attorney: Richard Lance Jones, Sr. and Charles L. Glynn - Wisconsin Public Defender's Office
Description:
Barron, WI - The State of Wisconsin charged John Patterson, age 21, with:
1 940.01(1)(a) 1st-Degree Intentional Homicide Felony A Guilty Due to Guilty Plea
2 940.01(1)(a) 1st-Degree Intentional Homicide Felony A Guilty Due to Guilty Plea
3 940.31(1)(a) Kidnapping/Carry w/o Consent Felony C Guilty Due to Guilty Plea
4 943.10(2)(a) Burglary-Armed w/ Dangerous Weapon Felony E Charge Dismissed but Read In
The State of Wisconsin charged that Patterson shot and killed James and Denise Closs in their home and kidnapping 13-year-old Jayme Closs.
Court docket entries:
05-24-2019 Exhibit
Additional text:
1 - Copy of family photos; 2 - Copy of shotgun photo; 3 - Copy of photo of shotgun shells; 4 - Copy of front door photo; 5 - CD of 911 Call (NOT AN ELECTRONIC EXHIBIT) Stored in COC 2019 CF exhibit folder; 6 - Copy of bathroom door photo; 7 - Copy of confinement photo; 8 - Copy of reporter's 10 questions and answers.
05-24-2019 Exhibit list
05-24-2019 Victim impact statement
Additional text:
of N. W.-A.
05-24-2019 Victim impact statement
Additional text:
of L.C.
05-24-2019 Written explanation of determinate sentence
05-24-2019 Assessment Report
05-24-2019 Judgment of conviction Millermon, Sharon
05-24-2019 Dispositional order/judgment Babler, James C.
05-24-2019 Sentencing hearing Babler, James C. Fornell, Laura
Additional text:
01:30 PM Defendant Jake T Patterson in court with attorney Charles L. Glynn and attorney Richard Lance Jones, Sr. Defendant Jake T Patterson in custody. Brian H. Wright appeared for the State of Wisconsin. Court recites courtroom rules. Attorney Jones has no factual corrections to PSI. S.A. provides oral victim impact statement. L.S. provides oral victim impact statement. J.S. provides oral victim impact statement. K.E. provides oral victim impact statement. M.C. provides oral victim impact statement. J.C. provides oral victim impact statement. Attorney Chris Gramstrup reads J.C.'s victim impact statement. 1:56 Argument by State. Exhibit 1 - Copy of Family Photos - marked for identification by State - received. Exhibit 2 - Copy of Shotgun Photo - marked for identification by State - received Exhibit 3 - Copy of Shotgun Shells Photo - marked for identification by State -received. Exhibit 4 - Copy of Front Door Photo - marked for identification by State -received. Exhibit 5 - CD of 911 Call - marked for identification by State -received. Exhibit 6 - Copy of Bathroom Door Photo - marked for identification by State -received. Exhibit 7 - Copy of Confinement Photo - marked for identification by State - received. Exhibit 8 - Copy of Reporter's 10 Questions & Answers - marked for identification by State -received. 2:35 Argument by Attorney Glynn. 2:47 Argument by Attorney Jones. 134 days jail credit. 3:10 Defendant addresses Court. 3:10 Court relates and orders: Count 1 - Life in prison. Not eligible for extended supervision. 134 days jail credit. Count 2 - Life in prison consecutive to count 1. Not eligible for extended supervision. Count 3 - 40 years in prison. Initial Incarceration - 25 years. Extended Supervision - 15 years. Consecutive to counts 1 and 2. Mandatory lifetime registration pursuant to 301.45 Wis Stats Dodge Reception Center Court costs. DNA sample and surcharge Forms delivered to defendant in jail: Order for DNA requiring defendant to submit DNA sample immediately, Ineligibility of Voter's Rights, Written Explanation of Determinate Sentence and appellate rights form.
05-15-2019 Pre-sentence investigation filed
05-10-2019 Order Babler, James C.
Additional text:
Second amended order regarding case administration.
04-15-2019 Letters/correspondence
Additional text:
Letter from the Department of Corrections to Judge Babler regarding PSI interview.
03-27-2019 Order for pre-sentence investigation Babler, James C.
03-27-2019 Plea questionnaire, waiver of rights
03-27-2019 Arraignment Babler, James C. Fornell, Laura
Additional text:
01:01 PM Defendant Jake T Patterson in court with attorney Charles L. Glynn and Richard Lance Jones Sr. Defendant Jake T Patterson in custody. District Attorney Brian H. Wright, Assistant District Attorney John Michael O'Boyle and Douglas County District Attorney Mark Fruehauf appeared for the State of Wisconsin. District Attorney Wright recites agreement. Attorney Jones relates. Attorney Glenn relates. Plea Questionnaire and Waiver of Rights presented and discussed. Count 1 - Guilty plea entered Count 2 - Guilty plea entered Count 3 - Guilty plea entered Count 4 - Dismissed and Read In States agrees that crimes committed in Douglas County will not be charged. The Court finds plea is knowingly, intelligently and voluntarily given and finds the defendant guilty. Court orders PSI. Bond revoked. Sentencing hearing scheduled for May 24, 2019 at 01:30 pm.
03-06-2019 Order Babler, James C.
Additional text:
approving stipulation regarding use of videotaped statements and transcript.
03-06-2019 Proposed Order
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Order Approving Stipulation regarding use of Videotaped Statements & Transcript
03-06-2019 Stipulation
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regarding use of videotaped statements and transcript.
02-20-2019 Demand for Discovery and Inspection - Defendant
Additional text:
Attorney Richard Jones
02-20-2019 Electronic Notice Update
02-19-2019 Amended order Babler, James C.
Additional text:
Amended Order Regarding Case Administration
02-06-2019 Waiver of preliminary hearing Babler, James C. Fornell, Laura
02-06-2019 Information
02-06-2019 Preliminary hearing Babler, James C. Fornell, Laura
Additional text:
10:56 AM Defendant Jake T Patterson in court with Attorney Charles L. Glynn and Attorney Richard Lance Jones Sr. Defendant Jake T Patterson in custody. Brian H. Wright, John M. OBoyle, and Annie Jay appeared for the State of Wisconsin. Attorney Glynn relates Defendant waives his right to a preliminary hearing. Court questions Defendant. The Court finds waiver is knowingly, intelligently and voluntarily given and binds over for trial. State files an Information in court. Court accepts Information. EMAILED JAIL Arraignment scheduled for March 27, 2019 at 01:00 pm.
01-29-2019 Return of search warrant
01-29-2019 Affidavit Babler, James C.
01-29-2019 Search warrant Babler, James C.
01-17-2019 Electronic Notice Update
01-17-2019 Notice of Appearance
Additional text:
Annie Jay, Assistant Attorney General, appears as co-counsel with District Attorney Brian H. Wright on behalf of the State of Wisconsin.
01-16-2019 Notes
Additional text:
01/14/2019 Probable Cause Statement/Judicial Determination unsealed with redactions.
01-16-2019 Order on motion to seal/redact court record Babler, James C.
01-16-2019 Transcript
Additional text:
Transcript of 1/14/19 Initial Appearance
01-16-2019 Proposed Order Babler, James C.
01-16-2019 Proposed Order Declined Babler, James C.
Additional text:
DA must submit the proposed Order in Word format without boxes being checked.
01-16-2019 Proposed Order
Additional text:
Proposed Order on Motion to Seal or Redact Court Record
01-16-2019 Motion to Seal Record
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State's Motion to Seal Probable Cause Statement and Judicial Determination filed on 01/14/2019.
01-14-2019 Video conferencing Babler, James C. Fornell, Laura
01-14-2019 Cash bond set for Patterson, Jake T Babler, James C. Fornell, Laura $5,000,000.00
Additional text:
Defendant shall be fingerprinted at the Barron County Sheriff's Dept., if not already done. If represented by the Public Defender and does not have a phone, must contact the Public Defender weekly at 715-537-1191. Must have no possession of firearms. Must have no contact with Jayme C. Must have no contact with Kristen and Peter K. or their residence 14102 S Eau Claire Acres Circle, Gordon WI Must have no contact with Jeanne N.
01-14-2019 Initial appearance Babler, James C. Fornell, Laura
Additional text:
03:37 PM Defendant Jake T Patterson in court with Attorney Charles L. Glynn, Attorney Richard Jones, and Attorney Andrew Knaak. Defendant Jake T Patterson in custody. Brian H. Wright appeared for the State of Wisconsin. Jake T Patterson appeared by video means. Court orders DNA sample to be collected today. DE requests Preliminary Examination. DE waives time limits. Court finds waiver is voluntary. Preliminary hearing scheduled for February 6, 2019 at 11:00 am.
01-14-2019 Public defender order appointing counsel
Additional text:
Charles Glynn
01-14-2019 Probable cause statement /judicial determination Babler, James C.
Additional text:
SEALED BY 1/14/19 Court Order. 01/16/2019 Document unsealed and redacted pursuant to Court Order.
01-14-2019 Order to Seal Document Babler, James C.
01-14-2019 Order Babler, James C.
Additional text:
Order Regarding Case Administration
01-14-2019 Electronic Filing Notice
01-14-2019 Case initiated by electronic filing
01-14-2019 Complaint filed
Barron, WI - The State of Wisconsin charged John Patterson, age 21, with:
1 940.01(1)(a) 1st-Degree Intentional Homicide Felony A Guilty Due to Guilty Plea
2 940.01(1)(a) 1st-Degree Intentional Homicide Felony A Guilty Due to Guilty Plea
3 940.31(1)(a) Kidnapping/Carry w/o Consent Felony C Guilty Due to Guilty Plea
4 943.10(2)(a) Burglary-Armed w/ Dangerous Weapon Felony E Charge Dismissed but Read In
The State of Wisconsin charged that Patterson shot and killed James and Denise Closs in their home and kidnapping 13-year-old Jayme Closs.
Court docket entries:
05-24-2019 Exhibit
Additional text:
1 - Copy of family photos; 2 - Copy of shotgun photo; 3 - Copy of photo of shotgun shells; 4 - Copy of front door photo; 5 - CD of 911 Call (NOT AN ELECTRONIC EXHIBIT) Stored in COC 2019 CF exhibit folder; 6 - Copy of bathroom door photo; 7 - Copy of confinement photo; 8 - Copy of reporter's 10 questions and answers.
05-24-2019 Exhibit list
05-24-2019 Victim impact statement
Additional text:
of N. W.-A.
05-24-2019 Victim impact statement
Additional text:
of L.C.
05-24-2019 Written explanation of determinate sentence
05-24-2019 Assessment Report
05-24-2019 Judgment of conviction Millermon, Sharon
05-24-2019 Dispositional order/judgment Babler, James C.
05-24-2019 Sentencing hearing Babler, James C. Fornell, Laura
Additional text:
01:30 PM Defendant Jake T Patterson in court with attorney Charles L. Glynn and attorney Richard Lance Jones, Sr. Defendant Jake T Patterson in custody. Brian H. Wright appeared for the State of Wisconsin. Court recites courtroom rules. Attorney Jones has no factual corrections to PSI. S.A. provides oral victim impact statement. L.S. provides oral victim impact statement. J.S. provides oral victim impact statement. K.E. provides oral victim impact statement. M.C. provides oral victim impact statement. J.C. provides oral victim impact statement. Attorney Chris Gramstrup reads J.C.'s victim impact statement. 1:56 Argument by State. Exhibit 1 - Copy of Family Photos - marked for identification by State - received. Exhibit 2 - Copy of Shotgun Photo - marked for identification by State - received Exhibit 3 - Copy of Shotgun Shells Photo - marked for identification by State -received. Exhibit 4 - Copy of Front Door Photo - marked for identification by State -received. Exhibit 5 - CD of 911 Call - marked for identification by State -received. Exhibit 6 - Copy of Bathroom Door Photo - marked for identification by State -received. Exhibit 7 - Copy of Confinement Photo - marked for identification by State - received. Exhibit 8 - Copy of Reporter's 10 Questions & Answers - marked for identification by State -received. 2:35 Argument by Attorney Glynn. 2:47 Argument by Attorney Jones. 134 days jail credit. 3:10 Defendant addresses Court. 3:10 Court relates and orders: Count 1 - Life in prison. Not eligible for extended supervision. 134 days jail credit. Count 2 - Life in prison consecutive to count 1. Not eligible for extended supervision. Count 3 - 40 years in prison. Initial Incarceration - 25 years. Extended Supervision - 15 years. Consecutive to counts 1 and 2. Mandatory lifetime registration pursuant to 301.45 Wis Stats Dodge Reception Center Court costs. DNA sample and surcharge Forms delivered to defendant in jail: Order for DNA requiring defendant to submit DNA sample immediately, Ineligibility of Voter's Rights, Written Explanation of Determinate Sentence and appellate rights form.
05-15-2019 Pre-sentence investigation filed
05-10-2019 Order Babler, James C.
Additional text:
Second amended order regarding case administration.
04-15-2019 Letters/correspondence
Additional text:
Letter from the Department of Corrections to Judge Babler regarding PSI interview.
03-27-2019 Order for pre-sentence investigation Babler, James C.
03-27-2019 Plea questionnaire, waiver of rights
03-27-2019 Arraignment Babler, James C. Fornell, Laura
Additional text:
01:01 PM Defendant Jake T Patterson in court with attorney Charles L. Glynn and Richard Lance Jones Sr. Defendant Jake T Patterson in custody. District Attorney Brian H. Wright, Assistant District Attorney John Michael O'Boyle and Douglas County District Attorney Mark Fruehauf appeared for the State of Wisconsin. District Attorney Wright recites agreement. Attorney Jones relates. Attorney Glenn relates. Plea Questionnaire and Waiver of Rights presented and discussed. Count 1 - Guilty plea entered Count 2 - Guilty plea entered Count 3 - Guilty plea entered Count 4 - Dismissed and Read In States agrees that crimes committed in Douglas County will not be charged. The Court finds plea is knowingly, intelligently and voluntarily given and finds the defendant guilty. Court orders PSI. Bond revoked. Sentencing hearing scheduled for May 24, 2019 at 01:30 pm.
03-06-2019 Order Babler, James C.
Additional text:
approving stipulation regarding use of videotaped statements and transcript.
03-06-2019 Proposed Order
Additional text:
Order Approving Stipulation regarding use of Videotaped Statements & Transcript
03-06-2019 Stipulation
Additional text:
regarding use of videotaped statements and transcript.
02-20-2019 Demand for Discovery and Inspection - Defendant
Additional text:
Attorney Richard Jones
02-20-2019 Electronic Notice Update
02-19-2019 Amended order Babler, James C.
Additional text:
Amended Order Regarding Case Administration
02-06-2019 Waiver of preliminary hearing Babler, James C. Fornell, Laura
02-06-2019 Information
02-06-2019 Preliminary hearing Babler, James C. Fornell, Laura
Additional text:
10:56 AM Defendant Jake T Patterson in court with Attorney Charles L. Glynn and Attorney Richard Lance Jones Sr. Defendant Jake T Patterson in custody. Brian H. Wright, John M. OBoyle, and Annie Jay appeared for the State of Wisconsin. Attorney Glynn relates Defendant waives his right to a preliminary hearing. Court questions Defendant. The Court finds waiver is knowingly, intelligently and voluntarily given and binds over for trial. State files an Information in court. Court accepts Information. EMAILED JAIL Arraignment scheduled for March 27, 2019 at 01:00 pm.
01-29-2019 Return of search warrant
01-29-2019 Affidavit Babler, James C.
01-29-2019 Search warrant Babler, James C.
01-17-2019 Electronic Notice Update
01-17-2019 Notice of Appearance
Additional text:
Annie Jay, Assistant Attorney General, appears as co-counsel with District Attorney Brian H. Wright on behalf of the State of Wisconsin.
01-16-2019 Notes
Additional text:
01/14/2019 Probable Cause Statement/Judicial Determination unsealed with redactions.
01-16-2019 Order on motion to seal/redact court record Babler, James C.
01-16-2019 Transcript
Additional text:
Transcript of 1/14/19 Initial Appearance
01-16-2019 Proposed Order Babler, James C.
01-16-2019 Proposed Order Declined Babler, James C.
Additional text:
DA must submit the proposed Order in Word format without boxes being checked.
01-16-2019 Proposed Order
Additional text:
Proposed Order on Motion to Seal or Redact Court Record
01-16-2019 Motion to Seal Record
Additional text:
State's Motion to Seal Probable Cause Statement and Judicial Determination filed on 01/14/2019.
01-14-2019 Video conferencing Babler, James C. Fornell, Laura
01-14-2019 Cash bond set for Patterson, Jake T Babler, James C. Fornell, Laura $5,000,000.00
Additional text:
Defendant shall be fingerprinted at the Barron County Sheriff's Dept., if not already done. If represented by the Public Defender and does not have a phone, must contact the Public Defender weekly at 715-537-1191. Must have no possession of firearms. Must have no contact with Jayme C. Must have no contact with Kristen and Peter K. or their residence 14102 S Eau Claire Acres Circle, Gordon WI Must have no contact with Jeanne N.
01-14-2019 Initial appearance Babler, James C. Fornell, Laura
Additional text:
03:37 PM Defendant Jake T Patterson in court with Attorney Charles L. Glynn, Attorney Richard Jones, and Attorney Andrew Knaak. Defendant Jake T Patterson in custody. Brian H. Wright appeared for the State of Wisconsin. Jake T Patterson appeared by video means. Court orders DNA sample to be collected today. DE requests Preliminary Examination. DE waives time limits. Court finds waiver is voluntary. Preliminary hearing scheduled for February 6, 2019 at 11:00 am.
01-14-2019 Public defender order appointing counsel
Additional text:
Charles Glynn
01-14-2019 Probable cause statement /judicial determination Babler, James C.
Additional text:
SEALED BY 1/14/19 Court Order. 01/16/2019 Document unsealed and redacted pursuant to Court Order.
01-14-2019 Order to Seal Document Babler, James C.
01-14-2019 Order Babler, James C.
Additional text:
Order Regarding Case Administration
01-14-2019 Electronic Filing Notice
01-14-2019 Case initiated by electronic filing
01-14-2019 Complaint filed
Outcome:
Defendant was found guilty and was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of State of Wisconsin v. Jack T. Patterson?
The outcome was: Defendant was found guilty and was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole.
Which court heard State of Wisconsin v. Jack T. Patterson?
This case was heard in Circuit Court, Barron County, Wisconsin, WI. The presiding judge was James Babler.
Who were the attorneys in State of Wisconsin v. Jack T. Patterson?
Plaintiff's attorney: Brian H. Wright. Defendant's attorney: Richard Lance Jones, Sr. and Charles L. Glynn - Wisconsin Public Defender's Office.
When was State of Wisconsin v. Jack T. Patterson decided?
This case was decided on May 25, 2019.