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United States of America v. Sheilla E. Linares
Date: 12-23-2014
Case Number: 5:14-cr-00025-TBR
Judge: Lanny King
Court: United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky
Plaintiff's Attorney: Jo E. Lawless
Defendant's Attorney: Laura R. Wyrosdick - FPD
Description:
PADUCAH, Ky. – A Fort Campbell, Kentucky, woman remains in federal custody today charged with felony murder related to the death of an infant, announced Acting U.S. Attorney John E. Kuhn, Jr.
Sheilla E. Linares, was indicted by a federal grand jury on December 18, 2014. Linares was specifically charged with unlawfully killing an infant, T.R.C., Jr., committed in the perpetration of child abuse.
The incident occurred December 3, 2013, in the Linares home on the Fort Campbell military base. Linares was providing child care for T.R.C., Jr., who died four days later on December 7, 2013.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation arrested Linares on Friday, December 19, 2014, and her arraignment was held the same day before United States Magistrate Judge Lanny King. A detention hearing was held today before Judge King and was continued without a decision on bond. Until further order of the court, Linares will remain in the custody of the United States Marshals Service.
If convicted at trial, Linares faces a sentence of life in prison and a $250,000 fine.
Sheilla E. Linares, was indicted by a federal grand jury on December 18, 2014. Linares was specifically charged with unlawfully killing an infant, T.R.C., Jr., committed in the perpetration of child abuse.
The incident occurred December 3, 2013, in the Linares home on the Fort Campbell military base. Linares was providing child care for T.R.C., Jr., who died four days later on December 7, 2013.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation arrested Linares on Friday, December 19, 2014, and her arraignment was held the same day before United States Magistrate Judge Lanny King. A detention hearing was held today before Judge King and was continued without a decision on bond. Until further order of the court, Linares will remain in the custody of the United States Marshals Service.
If convicted at trial, Linares faces a sentence of life in prison and a $250,000 fine.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Sheilla E. Linares?
The outcome was: See Above
Which court heard United States of America v. Sheilla E. Linares?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky, KY. The presiding judge was Lanny King.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Sheilla E. Linares?
Plaintiff's attorney: Jo E. Lawless. Defendant's attorney: Laura R. Wyrosdick - FPD.
When was United States of America v. Sheilla E. Linares decided?
This case was decided on December 23, 2014.