Date: 10-24-2015

Case Style: State of Indiana v. Freddie Alcantar, Jr.

Case Number: 02D06-1401-MR-000001

Judge: John Surbeck

Court: Superior Court, Allen County, Indiana

Plaintiff's Attorney: Steve Godfrey and Jason C. Custer

Defendant's Attorney: Michelle Fennessy Kraus

Description: Fort Wayne, IN - Jury convicts man of killing his mother-in-law

The State of Indiana charged Freddie Alcantar, Jr. with first-degree murder in violation of 35-42-1 of the Indiana criminal code for killing Deb Jones, age 59, whose body was found in her bathroom in August 2013.

Jones bled to death after being stabbed.

Court docket entries:

01/16/2014 Case Opened as a New Filing
01/16/2014 Information Filed
Filed By: State of Indiana
File Stamp: 01/16/2014
01/16/2014 Probable Cause Found: Order Issued (Judicial Officer: Gull, Frances C )
Warrant Ordered. Bond: No Bond.
Order Signed: 01/16/2014
Vol./Book 2014, Page 0116
01/16/2014 Warrant or Writ of Attmnt for the Body of a Person Issued
02/12/2014 Appearance Filed
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Steven Godfrey and Jason C. Custer.
For Party: State of Indiana
File Stamp: 02/07/2014
02/18/2014 Hearing Scheduling Activity
Initial Hearing scheduled for 02/19/2014 at 8:00 AM.
02/19/2014 Initial Hearing (8:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Keirns, Samuel)
omni 4-7-14 fcg/ jfs
Parties Present
Result: Commenced and concluded
02/19/2014 Notice Issued to Parties
Sent To: ALCANTAR, FREDDIE M, Jr.
Sent To: Richards, Karen Elizabeth
02/19/2014 Warrant or Writ of Attmnt for the Body of a Person Served
02/19/2014 Hearing Scheduling Activity
Hearing scheduled for 03/05/2014 at 8:30 AM.
02/19/2014 Hearing Scheduling Activity
Hearing scheduled for 04/09/2014 at 8:30 AM.
02/19/2014 Notice Issued to Parties
Sent To: ALCANTAR, FREDDIE M, Jr.
Sent To: Richards, Karen Elizabeth
02/20/2014 Notice Issued to Parties
Sent To: ALCANTAR, FREDDIE M, Jr.
Sent To: Richards, Karen Elizabeth
03/05/2014 Hearing (8:30 AM) (Judicial Officer Keirns, Samuel)
set jt/ jfs and atty status.
Parties Present
Result: Commenced and concluded
03/05/2014 Hearing Scheduling Activity
Hearing scheduled for 03/12/2014 at 8:30 AM.
03/05/2014 Hearing Journal Entry (Judicial Officer: Keirns, Samuel )
Def ion custody PD appointed.
03/06/2014 Notice Issued to Parties
Sent To: ALCANTAR, FREDDIE M, Jr.
Sent To: Richards, Karen Elizabeth
03/10/2014 Hearing Scheduling Activity
Hearing originally scheduled on 03/12/2014 at 8:30 AM was rescheduled to 03/13/2014 at 8:30 AM. Reason: By Request.
03/11/2014 Notice Issued to Parties
Sent To: ALCANTAR, FREDDIE M, Jr.
Sent To: Richards, Karen Elizabeth
03/13/2014 Hearing (8:30 AM) (Judicial Officer Keirns, Samuel)
set jt/ jfs
Parties Present
03/12/2014 Reset by Court to 03/13/2014
Result: Commenced and concluded
03/13/2014 Hearing Scheduling Activity
Hearing scheduled for 04/09/2014 at 8:30 AM was cancelled. Reason: Judicial Action.
03/13/2014 Hearing Scheduling Activity
Pretrial Conference scheduled for 06/17/2014 at 8:30 AM.
03/13/2014 Hearing Scheduling Activity
Jury Trial scheduled for 08/25/2014 at 9:00 AM.
03/13/2014 Hearing Scheduling Activity
Jury Trial scheduled for 08/26/2014 at 9:00 AM.
03/13/2014 Hearing Scheduling Activity
Jury Trial scheduled for 08/27/2014 at 9:00 AM.
03/13/2014 Hearing Scheduling Activity
Jury Trial scheduled for 08/28/2014 at 9:00 AM.
03/13/2014 Hearing Scheduling Activity
Jury Trial scheduled for 08/29/2014 at 9:00 AM.
03/13/2014 Hearing Journal Entry (Judicial Officer: Keirns, Samuel )
Trial originally set for 6/23 through 27/14 was continued on Defendants motion. State objects to new trial date for CR4 purposes.
03/13/2014 Notice Issued to Parties
Sent To: Kraus, Michelle Fennessy
Sent To: Richards, Karen Elizabeth
03/14/2014 Notice Issued to Parties
Sent To: Kraus, Michelle Fennessy
Sent To: Richards, Karen Elizabeth
03/14/2014 Appearance Filed
For Party: ALCANTAR, FREDDIE M, Jr.
Attorney: Kraus, Michelle Fennessy
File Stamp: 03/10/2014
03/14/2014 Indigent Counsel Appointed at County Expense
03/14/2014 Indigent Counsel Appointed at County Expense
03/20/2014 Appearance Filed
For Party: ALCANTAR, FREDDIE M, Jr.
Attorney: Lackey, Ryan E
File Stamp: 03/20/2014
04/09/2014 CANCELED Hearing (8:30 AM) (Judicial Officer Keirns, Samuel)
Judicial Action
omni/ jfs
05/20/2014 Motion for Leave to Amend Filed
Motion to Amend Witness List
Filed By: State of Indiana
File Stamp: 05/20/2014
05/20/2014 Order Granting Motion for Leave to Amend (Judicial Officer: Surbeck, John F, Jr. )
State's Motion to Amend Witness List
Order Signed: 05/20/2014
05/20/2014 Notice Issued to Parties
Sent To: Kraus, Michelle Fennessy
Sent To: Richards, Karen Elizabeth
06/17/2014 Hearing Scheduling Activity
Pretrial Conference originally scheduled on 06/17/2014 at 8:30 AM was rescheduled to 07/16/2014 at 8:30 AM. Reason: By Request.
06/18/2014 Notice Issued to Parties
Sent To: Kraus, Michelle Fennessy
Sent To: Richards, Karen Elizabeth
06/26/2014 Motion for Leave to Amend Filed
Motion to Amend Witness List.
Filed By: State of Indiana
File Stamp: 06/25/2014
06/26/2014 Order Granting Motion for Leave to Amend (Judicial Officer: Davis, Wendy )
State's Motion to Amend Witness List.
Order Signed: 06/25/2014
06/26/2014 Notice Issued to Parties
Sent To: Kraus, Michelle Fennessy
Sent To: Richards, Karen Elizabeth
07/16/2014 Pretrial Conference (8:30 AM) (Judicial Officer Surbeck, John F, Jr.)
jt/ jfs
Parties Present
06/17/2014 Reset by Court to 07/16/2014
Result: Commenced and concluded
07/16/2014 Hearing Scheduling Activity
Jury Trial originally scheduled on 08/25/2014 at 9:00 AM was rescheduled to 12/02/2014 at 9:00 AM. Reason: By Request.
07/16/2014 Hearing Scheduling Activity
Jury Trial scheduled for 08/26/2014 at 9:00 AM was cancelled. Reason: .
07/16/2014 Hearing Scheduling Activity
Jury Trial scheduled for 08/27/2014 at 9:00 AM was cancelled. Reason: .
07/16/2014 Hearing Scheduling Activity
Jury Trial scheduled for 08/28/2014 at 9:00 AM was cancelled. Reason: .
07/16/2014 Hearing Scheduling Activity
Jury Trial scheduled for 08/29/2014 at 9:00 AM was cancelled. Reason: .
07/16/2014 Hearing Scheduling Activity
Jury Trial scheduled for 12/03/2014 at 9:00 AM.
07/16/2014 Hearing Scheduling Activity
Jury Trial scheduled for 12/04/2014 at 9:00 AM.
07/16/2014 Hearing Scheduling Activity
Jury Trial scheduled for 12/05/2014 at 9:00 AM.
07/17/2014 Notice Issued to Parties
Sent To: Kraus, Michelle Fennessy
Sent To: Richards, Karen Elizabeth
07/22/2014 Motion for Leave to Amend Filed
Motion to Amend Witness List.
Filed By: State of Indiana
File Stamp: 07/09/2014
07/22/2014 Motion for Continuance Filed
Filed By: ALCANTAR, FREDDIE M, Jr.
File Stamp: 07/16/2014
08/27/2014 Motion for Leave to Amend Filed
Motion to Amend Witness List.
Filed By: State of Indiana
File Stamp: 08/18/2014
08/27/2014 Order Granting Motion for Leave to Amend (Judicial Officer: Keirns, Samuel )
State's Motion to Amend Witness List.
Order Signed: 08/18/2014
08/27/2014 Notice Issued to Parties
Sent To: Kraus, Michelle Fennessy
Sent To: Richards, Karen Elizabeth
10/31/2014 Motion Filed
Motion to Take Deposition at Public Expense.
Filed By: ALCANTAR, FREDDIE M, Jr.
File Stamp: 10/15/2014
10/31/2014 Notice Filed
Notice of Deposition
Filed By: ALCANTAR, FREDDIE M, Jr.
File Stamp: 10/15/2014
10/31/2014 Order Granting (Judicial Officer: Gull, Frances C )
Motion to Take Deposition at Public Expense granted.
Movant: ALCANTAR, FREDDIE M, Jr.
Order Signed: 10/16/2014
10/31/2014 Motion for Leave to Amend Filed
Motion to Amend Witness List.
Filed By: State of Indiana
File Stamp: 10/20/2014
10/31/2014 Order Granting Motion for Leave to Amend (Judicial Officer: Keirns, Samuel )
Motion to Amend Witness List granted.
Movant: State of Indiana
Order Signed: 10/20/2014
10/31/2014 Motion for Leave to Amend Filed
Motion to Amend Witness List.
Filed By: State of Indiana
File Stamp: 10/24/2014
10/31/2014 Order Granting Motion for Leave to Amend (Judicial Officer: Keirns, Samuel )
Motion to Amend Witness List granted.
Movant: State of Indiana
Order Signed: 10/24/2014
10/31/2014 Notice Issued to Parties
Sent To: Kraus, Michelle Fennessy
Sent To: Richards, Karen Elizabeth
11/25/2014 Hearing Scheduling Activity
Hearing scheduled for 11/26/2014 at 8:30 AM.
11/26/2014 Hearing (8:30 AM) (Judicial Officer Keirns, Samuel)
Parties Present
Result: Commenced and concluded
11/26/2014 Notice Issued to Parties
Sent To: Kraus, Michelle Fennessy
Sent To: Richards, Karen Elizabeth
11/26/2014 Hearing Scheduling Activity
Status Conference scheduled for 12/01/2014 at 8:30 AM.
11/26/2014 Request for Written Instructions Filed
Filed By: ALCANTAR, FREDDIE M, Jr.
File Stamp: 11/26/2014
11/26/2014 Motion In Limine Filed
Filed By: ALCANTAR, FREDDIE M, Jr.
File Stamp: 11/26/2014
11/26/2014 Motion for Continuance Filed
Filed By: ALCANTAR, FREDDIE M, Jr.
File Stamp: 11/26/2014
11/27/2014 Notice Issued to Parties
Sent To: Kraus, Michelle Fennessy
Sent To: Richards, Karen Elizabeth
12/01/2014 Status Conference (8:30 AM) (Judicial Officer Surbeck, John F, Jr.)
Parties Present
Result: Commenced and concluded
12/01/2014 Hearing Scheduling Activity
Jury Trial scheduled for 08/26/2014 at 9:00 AM was cancelled. Reason: Other.
12/01/2014 Hearing Scheduling Activity
Jury Trial scheduled for 08/27/2014 at 9:00 AM was cancelled. Reason: Other.
12/01/2014 Hearing Scheduling Activity
Jury Trial scheduled for 08/28/2014 at 9:00 AM was cancelled. Reason: Other.
12/01/2014 Hearing Scheduling Activity
Jury Trial scheduled for 08/29/2014 at 9:00 AM was cancelled. Reason: Other.
12/01/2014 Hearing Scheduling Activity
Jury Trial scheduled for 12/02/2014 at 9:00 AM was cancelled. Reason: Other.
12/01/2014 Hearing Scheduling Activity
Jury Trial scheduled for 12/03/2014 at 9:00 AM was cancelled. Reason: Other.
12/01/2014 Hearing Scheduling Activity
Jury Trial scheduled for 12/04/2014 at 9:00 AM was cancelled. Reason: Other.
12/01/2014 Hearing Scheduling Activity
Jury Trial scheduled for 12/05/2014 at 9:00 AM was cancelled. Reason: Other.
12/01/2014 Hearing Scheduling Activity
Pretrial Conference scheduled for 03/03/2015 at 8:30 AM.
12/01/2014 Hearing Scheduling Activity
Jury Trial scheduled for 04/14/2015 at 9:00 AM.
12/01/2014 Hearing Scheduling Activity
Jury Trial scheduled for 04/15/2015 at 9:00 AM.
12/01/2014 Hearing Scheduling Activity
Jury Trial scheduled for 04/16/2015 at 9:00 AM.
12/01/2014 Hearing Scheduling Activity
Jury Trial scheduled for 04/14/2015 at 9:00 AM.
12/01/2014 Hearing Scheduling Activity
Jury Trial scheduled for 04/15/2015 at 9:00 AM.
12/01/2014 Hearing Scheduling Activity
Jury Trial scheduled for 04/16/2015 at 9:00 AM.
12/01/2014 Hearing Scheduling Activity
Jury Trial scheduled for 04/14/2015 at 9:00 AM was cancelled. Reason: Judicial Action.
12/01/2014 Hearing Scheduling Activity
Jury Trial scheduled for 04/15/2015 at 9:00 AM was cancelled. Reason: Judicial Action.
12/01/2014 Hearing Scheduling Activity
Jury Trial originally scheduled on 04/16/2015 at 9:00 AM was rescheduled to 04/17/2015 at 9:00 AM. Reason: By Request.
12/02/2014 CANCELED Jury Trial (9:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Surbeck, John F, Jr.)
Other
jfs 4 days
08/25/2014 Continued to 12/02/2014 - By Request - ALCANTAR, FREDDIE M, Jr.
12/02/2014 Notice Issued to Parties
Sent To: Kraus, Michelle Fennessy
Sent To: Richards, Karen Elizabeth
12/02/2014 Order Granting Motion for Leave to Amend (Judicial Officer: Surbeck, John F, Jr. )
Witness List
Movant: State of Indiana
Order Signed: 12/01/2014
12/02/2014 Order Issued (Judicial Officer: Surbeck, John F, Jr. )
Defendant files Motion to Continue Trial. Motion granted. Cause reset for Jury Trial as PRIME set to 04/14 - 04/17/2015 before Judge Surbeck. Cause set for further Pretrial Conference 03/03/2015 at 8:30 a.m.
Order Signed: 12/01/2014
Vol./Book 2014, Page 1202
12/02/2014 Notice Issued to Parties
Sent To: Kraus, Michelle Fennessy
Sent To: Richards, Karen Elizabeth
12/02/2014 Notice Issued to Parties
Sent To: Kraus, Michelle Fennessy
Sent To: Richards, Karen Elizabeth
01/28/2015 Motion Filed
Motion for Ex Parte Determination of Defendant's Motion for Appointment of Experts.
Filed By: ALCANTAR, FREDDIE M, Jr.
File Stamp: 01/23/2015
02/02/2015 Hearing Scheduling Activity
Hearing scheduled for 02/17/2015 at 8:30 AM.
02/03/2015 Notice Issued to Parties
Sent To: Kraus, Michelle Fennessy
Sent To: Richards, Karen Elizabeth
02/03/2015 Motion Filed
Motion for Ex Parte Determination of Defendant's Motion for Appointment of Experts.
Filed By: ALCANTAR, FREDDIE M, Jr.
File Stamp: 01/23/2014
02/03/2015 Order Granting (Judicial Officer: Surbeck, John F, Jr. )
Order Granting Leave to Proceed Ex Parte, In Camera and on a Sealed Record with Regard to Applications for Expert and Investigative Assistance entered.
Order Signed: 01/27/2015
Vol./Book 2015, Page 0203
02/03/2015 Notice Issued to Parties
Sheriff of Allen County, Court Reporter, and Auditor.
Sent To: Custer, Jason Cameron
Sent To: Godfrey, Steven Otis
Sent To: Kraus, Michelle Fennessy
02/04/2015 Hearing Scheduling Activity
Hearing scheduled for 02/17/2015 at 8:30 AM was cancelled. Reason: Other.
02/05/2015 Notice Issued to Parties
Sent To: Kraus, Michelle Fennessy
Sent To: Richards, Karen Elizabeth
02/17/2015 CANCELED Hearing (8:30 AM) (Judicial Officer Surbeck, John F, Jr.)
Other
Defense Motion for Expert Witnesses
03/03/2015 Pretrial Conference (8:30 AM) (Judicial Officer Surbeck, John F, Jr.)
jt 4/14 thru 4/17 jfs
Parties Present
Result: Commenced and concluded
03/03/2015 Hearing Scheduling Activity
Pretrial Conference scheduled for 03/16/2015 at 8:30 AM.
03/03/2015 Order on Pretrial Conference (Judicial Officer: Surbeck, John F, Jr. )
Pretrial Conference: Cause set for further Pretrial Conference 03/16/2015 at 8:30 a.m.
Order Signed: 03/03/2015
03/04/2015 Notice Issued to Parties
Sent To: Kraus, Michelle Fennessy
Sent To: Richards, Karen Elizabeth
03/09/2015 Motion for Leave to Amend Filed
Motion to Amend Witness List
Filed By: State of Indiana
File Stamp: 02/27/2015
03/09/2015 Order Granting Motion for Leave to Amend (Judicial Officer: Surbeck, John F, Jr. )
State's Motion to Amend Witness List
Order Signed: 03/03/2015
03/09/2015 Notice Issued to Parties
Sent To: Kraus, Michelle Fennessy
Sent To: Richards, Karen Elizabeth
03/16/2015 Pretrial Conference (8:30 AM) (Judicial Officer Surbeck, John F, Jr.)
JFS
Parties Present
Result: Continued
03/16/2015 Hearing Scheduling Activity
Pretrial Conference scheduled for 03/24/2015 at 8:30 AM.
03/16/2015 Order for Hearing (Judicial Officer: Surbeck, John F, Jr. )
Pretrial Conference continuted to 03/24/15 at 8:30 a.m.
Order Signed: 03/16/2015
03/17/2015 Notice Issued to Parties
Sent To: Kraus, Michelle Fennessy
Sent To: Richards, Karen Elizabeth
03/19/2015 Motion for Leave to Amend Filed
Motion to Amend Witness List.
Filed By: State of Indiana
File Stamp: 03/19/2015
03/19/2015 Order Granting Motion for Leave to Amend (Judicial Officer: Surbeck, John F, Jr. )
Witness List.
Order Signed: 03/19/2015
03/19/2015 Notice Issued to Parties
Sent To: Kraus, Michelle Fennessy
Sent To: Richards, Karen Elizabeth
03/24/2015 Hearing on Motion for Continuance (8:30 AM) (Judicial Officer Surbeck, John F, Jr.)
JFS
Parties Present
Result: Commenced and concluded
03/24/2015 Motion for Continuance Filed
Filed By: ALCANTAR, FREDDIE M, Jr.
File Stamp: 03/24/2015
03/24/2015 Order Granting Motion for Continuance (Judicial Officer: Surbeck, John F, Jr. )
Defendant files Motion for Continuance of jury trial. Continuance granted - Jury Trial scheduled 04/14-17/2015 is vacated. Cause set for Status 04/10/2015 at 8:30 a.m.
Order Signed: 03/24/2015
03/24/2015 Hearing Scheduling Activity
Status Conference scheduled for 04/10/2015 at 8:30 AM.
03/24/2015 Hearing Scheduling Activity
Jury Trial scheduled for 04/14/2015 at 9:00 AM was cancelled. Reason: Other.
03/24/2015 Hearing Scheduling Activity
Jury Trial scheduled for 04/15/2015 at 9:00 AM was cancelled. Reason: Other.
03/24/2015 Hearing Scheduling Activity
Jury Trial scheduled for 04/16/2015 at 9:00 AM was cancelled. Reason: Other.
03/24/2015 Hearing Scheduling Activity
Jury Trial scheduled for 04/17/2015 at 9:00 AM was cancelled. Reason: Other.
03/25/2015 Notice Issued to Parties
Sent To: Kraus, Michelle Fennessy
Sent To: Richards, Karen Elizabeth
04/10/2015 Status Conference (8:30 AM) (Judicial Officer Surbeck, John F, Jr.)
Parties Present
Result: Commenced and concluded
04/10/2015 Hearing Scheduling Activity
Pretrial Conference scheduled for 04/27/2015 at 8:30 AM.
04/11/2015 Notice Issued to Parties
Sent To: Kraus, Michelle Fennessy
Sent To: Richards, Karen Elizabeth
04/13/2015 Hearing Scheduling Activity
Jury Trial scheduled for 10/19/2015 at 9:00 AM.
04/13/2015 Hearing Scheduling Activity
Jury Trial scheduled for 10/20/2015 at 9:00 AM.
04/13/2015 Hearing Scheduling Activity
Jury Trial scheduled for 10/21/2015 at 9:00 AM.
04/13/2015 Hearing Scheduling Activity
Jury Trial scheduled for 10/22/2015 at 9:00 AM.
04/13/2015 Witness and/or Exhibit List Filed
Filed By: ALCANTAR, FREDDIE M, Jr.
File Stamp: 04/01/2015
04/13/2015 Order on Pretrial Conference (Judicial Officer: Surbeck, John F, Jr. )
Pretrial Conference: Defendant in person and by counsel. State by counsel. Cause set for Jury Trial (tentatively) on October 19-23, 2015. Further Pretrial Conference scheduled April 27, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. for purpose of scheduling evidentiary hearing re: DNA methodology.
Order Signed: 04/10/2015
04/14/2015 CANCELED Jury Trial (9:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Surbeck, John F, Jr.)
Other
jfs 4 days
04/14/2015 Notice Issued to Parties
Sent To: Kraus, Michelle Fennessy
Sent To: Richards, Karen Elizabeth
04/17/2015 CANCELED Jury Trial (9:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Surbeck, John F, Jr.)
Other
jfs 4 days
04/16/2015 Reset by Court to 04/17/2015
04/27/2015 Pretrial Conference (8:30 AM) (Judicial Officer Surbeck, John F, Jr.)
JFS
Parties Present
Result: Commenced and concluded
04/27/2015 Hearing Scheduling Activity
Evidentiary Hearing scheduled for 08/24/2015 at 8:30 AM.
04/27/2015 Hearing Scheduling Activity
Evidentiary Hearing scheduled for 08/25/2015 at 8:30 AM.
04/27/2015 Hearing Scheduling Activity
Early Trial scheduled for 10/23/2015 at 9:00 AM.
04/27/2015 Order for Hearing (Judicial Officer: Surbeck, John F, Jr. )
Defendant in person and by counsel. State by counsel. Parties confirm Trial date of October 19-23, 2015. Parties further schedule Evidentiary Hearing on admissibility of DNA evidence to August 24-25, 2015.
Order Signed: 04/27/2015
04/28/2015 Notice Issued to Parties
Sent To: Kraus, Michelle Fennessy
Sent To: Richards, Karen Elizabeth
05/20/2015 Notice Filed
Notice of Deposition
Filed By: ALCANTAR, FREDDIE M, Jr.
File Stamp: 05/06/2015
06/24/2015 Notice Filed
Notice of Deposition
Filed By: ALCANTAR, FREDDIE M, Jr.
File Stamp: 06/24/2015
07/14/2015 Notice Filed
Notice of Deposition
Filed By: ALCANTAR, FREDDIE M, Jr.
File Stamp: 07/14/2015
08/24/2015 Evidentiary Hearing (8:30 AM) (Judicial Officer Surbeck, John F, Jr.)
08/24/2015, 08/25/2015
2 days/JFS
Parties Present
Result: Commenced and concluded
08/31/2015 Motion In Limine Filed
Motion in Limine Concerning Opinions Not Permitted Under the Indiana Rules of Evidence 701, 702 and 403.
Filed By: ALCANTAR, FREDDIE M, Jr.
File Stamp: 08/18/2015
08/31/2015 Order Issued (Judicial Officer: Surbeck, John F, Jr. )
Hearing held on Defendant's Motion in Limine re: admissibility of results of DNA analysis with "2P" methodology. List of authorities from counsel due 9/4/2015.
Order Signed: 08/24/2015
10/09/2015 Document Filed
Citations and Explanations of Authorities in Response to "Motion In Limine Concerning Opinions Not Permitted Under the Indiana Rules of Evidence 701, 702, and 403"
Filed By: State of Indiana
File Stamp: 09/02/2015
10/09/2015 Memorandum/Brief Filed
Defendant's Brief in Support of Motion in Limine Concerning Opinions not Permitted Under Indiana Rules of Evidence 701, 702, and 703.
Filed By: Kraus, Michelle Fennessy
File Stamp: 09/04/2015
10/09/2015 Order Denying (Judicial Officer: Surbeck, John F, Jr. )
Defendant's Motion in Limine Denied.
Order Signed: 09/29/2015
Vol./Book 2015, Page 1009
10/09/2015 Motion for Leave to Amend Filed
Motion to Amend Witness List.
Filed By: State of Indiana
File Stamp: 09/18/2015
10/09/2015 Order Granting Motion for Leave to Amend (Judicial Officer: Surbeck, John F, Jr. )
Motion to Amend Witness List Granted.
Order Signed: 09/18/2015
10/09/2015 Notice Issued to Parties
Sent To: Kraus, Michelle Fennessy
Sent To: Richards, Karen Elizabeth
10/19/2015 Early Trial (9:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Surbeck, John F, Jr.)
10/19/2015, 10/20/2015, 10/21/2015, 10/22/2015, 10/23/2015
5 days/JFS
Parties Present
Result: Commenced and recessed
10/23/2015 Hearing Scheduling Activity
Sentencing Hearing scheduled for 11/20/2015 at 10:00 AM.
10/23/2015 Request for Written Instructions Filed
Filed By: State of Indiana
File Stamp: 10/16/2015
10/23/2015 Motion In Limine Filed
Filed By: State of Indiana
File Stamp: 10/16/2015
10/23/2015 Order on Jury Trial (Judicial Officer: Surbeck, John F, Jr. )
Day One: Voir Dire conducted. Court reads preliminary Instructions. Counsel make Opening Statements. State begins presentation of evidence in case-in-chief. Court recesses.
Order Signed: 10/19/2015
Vol./Book 2015, Page 1023
10/23/2015 Order on Jury Trial (Judicial Officer: Surbeck, John F, Jr. )
Day Two: State continues presentation of evidence in case in chief. Court recesses.
Order Signed: 10/20/2015
Vol./Book 2015, Page 1023
10/23/2015 Motion to Dismiss Filed
Filed By: ALCANTAR, FREDDIE M, Jr.
File Stamp: 10/21/2015
10/23/2015 Order on Jury Trial (Judicial Officer: Surbeck, John F, Jr. )
Day Three: Defendant files Motion to Dismiss. Hearing held on Defendant's Motion. Motion to Dismiss denied. Counsel for Defendant given opportunity for Court to declare mistrial/continuance which Defendant declines. State continues presentation of evidence. State rests. Court recesses.
Order Signed: 10/21/2015
Vol./Book 2015, Page 1023
10/23/2015 Order on Jury Trial (Judicial Officer: Surbeck, John F, Jr. )
Day Four: Defendant presents evidence and rests. State presents rebuttal evidence. Both sides rest. Court recesses.
Order Signed: 10/22/2015
Vol./Book 2015, Page 1023
10/23/2015 Order on Jury Trial (Judicial Officer: Surbeck, John F, Jr. )
Day Five: Court reads "case specific" instructions. Counsel make closing remarks. Court reads balance of Final Instructions. Jury retires to deliberate. Jury returns verdict: Guilty. Court enters Judgment of Conviction of Murder pursuant to verdict of guilty.
Order Signed: 10/23/2015
Vol./Book 2015, Page 1023
10/23/2015 Notice Issued to Parties
Sent To: Kraus, Michelle Fennessy
Sent To: Richards, Karen Elizabeth
10/24/2015 Notice Issued to Parties
Sent To: Kraus, Michelle Fennessy
Sent To: Richards, Karen Elizabeth
11/20/2015 Sentencing Hearing (10:00 AM) (Judicial Officer Surbeck, John F, Jr.)
JFS

Outcome:

Plaintiff's Experts:

Defendant's Experts:

Comments: