Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium. It is believed Aliyah and (fathers) lack of care caused the death of Briannia due to the extent of the malnutrition and other injuries to her body.. Vic Brooks. All rights reserved. A judge on Friday set an Aug. 31 and Sept. 1 motion and plea day and a Sept. 13-24 trial date for Aliyah Patton, 23, of Jonesboro. "Witnesses were all presented with a photo line up and positively identified Mr. McCullon as the subject who entered the residence, pointed a firearm at persons in the house and fired numerous rounds inside the house, killing the victim. And the driver and owner of that Mercedes, Johnny Hubbard, would confirm to detectives that Terrence Barker was the man who shot Marc Despain dead in his home. "She had taken photographs of herself and was sending them to another boy," said Tana. The child was taken to the emergency room at St. Bernards Hospital. He described their relationship has being more than friends. It is the latest and final twist in a murder investigation that garnered national attention. Low 59F. "I gave that young guy a lot of money," Michelle says in a recorded interrogation with police. | Karina Vetrano is seen here in this undated file photo. While baggy clothes may be comfy and ponytails convenient while running, Arthur said it increases the opportunity for someone to grab hold of you. KATV content partner KAIT8 reports that Jonesboro police are investigating a homicide. Please purchase a subscription to continue reading. "You're looking at anybody and everybody at that time," said Det. Copyright 2023, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. Marc was a successful real estate appraiser and property investor. Despite changes in judges and prosecutors and numerous motions and search warrants, the case ended without a trial. POCAHONTAS, Ark. "Vic Brooks never gave up," said Tana. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. Investigators wouldn't confirm or deny whether the children personally witnessed their mother's death, Sally Smith, public information specialist for the Jonesboro Police Department, said following the hearing. Detectives suspect he's faking his grief. Counce went missing the afternoon of Friday, July 3. Error! We hope that you continue to enjoy our free content. View our online Press Pack. "Michelle had told me that she was having an affair with a co-worker, a young man, I believe he was 24 at that time," said Det. "I have seen him personally, how he had just treated him like a dog," Jack told detectives. Murray was released from custody earlier this year after a judge reduced his. "There were never any charges filed in that particular case," said Jonesboro Police Detective Vic Brooks. She was lying face down, wrapped in one of my old comforters and shoved underneath a tarp in her driveway. Run or walk powerfully with your shoulders back and head up, making eye contact with every person in your path, recommends Jennifer Cassetta, a self-defense expert and creator of the "Stilettos and Self Defense" DVDs. Scattered thunderstorms in the morning becoming more widespread in the afternoon. An Arkansas farmer who last week joined a Facebook group dedicated to finding a nurse who vanished while jogging has been charged with her rape and murder, authorities said. Her body was discovered two days later near her home. (KAIT) - A 52-year-old woman died Monday afternoon when her car crashed head-on into a semi-truck. Vic Brooks. Lucas told reporters Friday there had been no evidence showing that was the case. McCullon is scheduled to appear Dec. 30 in Craighead County Circuit Court. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. "Opt for clothing that's form-fitting, that doesn't have a hood," said Arthur. Copyright 2021 KAIT. Sydney Sutherland, 25, was la JONESBORO, Ark. "It was later learned that Mr. McCullon pointed the firearm and fired rounds in the immediate vicinity of other occupants inside the residence while making threats," the affidavit continues. Be Truthful. Retired Circuit Judge David Goodson of Paragould then found himself on the case, thanks to an appointment from the Arkansas Supreme Court. Thank you for reading! Quake Lewellyn, 28, of Jonesboro, faces charges of capital murder, rape and kidnapping in the death of Sydney Claire Sutherland, 25, of Newport. 1 to 2 inches of rain expected. One rumor posited that Sutherland had accidentally been struck by a vehicle as she ran and the driver panicked. Now Det. Sutherland's death while out for a jog quickly drew comparisons to the deaths of at least five women who in recent years were also each killed while out for a run: Mollie Tibbetts, who was found stabbed to death after going for a run near her Iowa home; Wendy Martinez, who was stabbed to death while jogging in a busy, well-lit area of Washington, D.C.; Karina Vetrano, who was found dead after going on an evening jog near her New York home; Vanessa Marcotte, who was killed as she was out jogging in broad daylight in Massachusetts; and Ally Brueger, who was shot in the back while running in Michigan. The smell of the dead body laying outside wrapped up and under a tarp for approximately a week in a hot Arkansas summer was nausea inducing in and of itself. photo and a jeweler's keen eye have helped solve at least. (KAIT) - A court date for a Jonesboro woman arrested in connection with the death of a three-month-old baby is now set. Someone had tried to go through the house looking for something," said Jonesboro Police Detective Vic Brooks. Unity Health Harris Medical Center issued a statement Friday after Sutherlands body was found. On Wednesday, a circuit judge set a Feb. 22 and 23 pre-trial and plea date for Logan Heath Murray, 25, of Jonesboro. ABC7 reported that Mike McNeill, a special agent with the Arkansas State Police, testified during Lewellyns hearing that the defendant admitted to seeing Sutherland as she jogged along County Road 41. The Arkansas House passed a bill to create a law named after a Jonesboro Police officer who died last year after a strenuous training exercise at the Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy. Loggains said ODonnell was the last person known to have seen Collins alive on May 28 when the woman took her to lunch. Circuit Judge Randy Philhours followed the jury's recommendation and sentenced Montgomery to 126 years' imprisonment. Lavinia Burnett: The first woman to be executed by the state of Arkansas, she was arrested along with her husband Crawford for the murder of Jonathan Selby, a wealthy man from Fayetteville who kept large amounts of money in his house. An ambulance took both Inman and Stephens to Southeast Health in Dexter, where Dr. Thomas Erickson pronounced Inman dead at 2 p.m. Bought him groceries," said Det. A detective spoke with Aliyah and (childs father) at the hospital. Get access to weekly electronic editions and all Times Dispatch web content. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, A warrant was issued and he was arrested by Osceola police and U.S. They also used cellphone data, as well as data from Sutherlands Apple Watch, to determine her movements the afternoon of her disappearance. that is degrading to another person. Your current subscription does not provide access to this content. (AP) - A casual glance at a wedding. But Marc liked to indulge Michelle and their children in the best money could buy. For unknown reasons, he recused himself, but not before sealing the records thus preventing information on the investigation from being released. The farmer, a Tuckerman High School graduate, was named as the Jackson County Farm family of the year with his dad Michael and grandfather Donald. Robert Dittrich of Stuttgart has been prosecuting the case since then, leading to the guilty plea from ODonnell. But Hubbard says he instead passed the job along to Barker, a known criminal-for-hire. . "And said 'I'll just kill your ass right now,' and had the gun pointed right at me," Jack said in his interrogation. Brooks. A volunteer searcher found Lavinda Counce's body near her hometown. "During the investigation, it was learned that Corey McCullon had been harassing the victim for the past several days about her owing him money and had made threats to kill her," Wiiest wrote. Brooks. We hope that you enjoy our free content. It was news that shocked Collinss friends and family. Full week print subscribers are entitled toFREEunlimited online and eEdition access throughThe Jonesboro Sun All-Access. Please use the button below to manage your account. People magazine reported that Lewellyn was listed as a member of a Facebook group created in efforts to find the missing woman. ", Detective: "Yes ma'am. He told the judge he planned to hire his own attorney. In partnership with ", Detective: "No ma'am, your father. Vic Brooks came to another conclusion. I have all the information, all the evidence I need. Michelle tells Brooks she had seen Marc alive just a couple of hours before he was murdered when he took her to lunch near the bank where she works, getting back to work around 1:30 p.m. that day. He worked for Marc and Michelle's real estate company, and claimed Jack had made serious threats against his own son. Threats of harming another No amount of punishment will ever fill that void that Rebecca ODonnell made in our lives the day she killed our mother. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. I am Butch Smith, Lindas oldest child. "I mean, I hate to think his dad would do anything like that, 'cause it is his son, but he is just very, very cold-hearted," Michelle tells police in a recorded interrogation. Thank you all for the well wishes, the happy thoughts, the amazing stories that you all have shared. Her cause of death has not been made public. When police arrived at the residence located at 4320 Jenni Lane in the Layman Crest subdivision in Jonesboro, they found the body of a white man with gunshot wounds to the side of his body and to the face. (KAIT) - The woman accused of killing a former Arkansas state senator at her home in Pocahontas will spend the next 50 years in prison after pleading guilty to her murder. But upon closer inspection, Det. Jacksonville family speaks out after Sherwood woman 1 day ago. The brief initial incident report that was released Thursday listed three witnesses -- a 7-year-old girl, 9-year-old boy, whose names were omitted for legal reasons, and an adult woman. In an April 2020 court filing, prosecutors said the murder was committed for monetary gain and to avoid arrest. It was money," said Det. And the infidelity and money problems were said to be causing a lot of friction in the home. Her arrest was a result of an unattended death of the three-month-old on Sept. 27, 2020. Verify your print or online subscription account here. Shawn Gregory Cone, 52, is serving a life sentence without parole for the Dec. 8, 2019, murder of Alissa G. Reynolds. Quake Lewellyn, 28, of Jonesboro, faces charges of capital murder, rape and kidnapping in the death of Sydney Claire Sutherland, 25, of Newport. At the time of his arrest, court records said he had Reynolds credit cards and a list of countries that do not have extradition agreements with the U.S. She was 50 years of age and was a healthy, able-bodied woman with a normal life expectancy of approximately 85 years.. DEXTER, Mo. Marc launched his own realty company that Michelle helped him run from their home. Mr Lewellyn, of Jonesboro, confessed to killing Sydney after being questioned about her disappearance, authorities said. Ad Choices. We'd love to hear eyewitness Terms of Use | . Prosecutors had requested permission to waive the death penalty in the murder trial of Shawn Gregory Cone. He's the devil's advocate. Full week print subscribers are entitled toFREEunlimited online and eEdition access throughThe Jonesboro Sun All-Access. The sheriff declined to say what led searchers to the spot where Sutherland had been buried. Brian Smith Use the 'Report' link on Brooks confronts Michelle Despain with the findings of the investigation. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Michelle denies the allegation, telling police that Marc was good to her. Aliyah Patton was arrested Wednesday and charged . Published: Feb. 28, 2023 at 6:01 AM PST DEXTER, Mo. "I think Carl and Hubbard and Barker were just taking orders. 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It also brings the murder investigation of Linda Collins to a close 1 year, 2 months and 2 days after Collins was found dead. We have used your information to see if you have a subscription with us, but did not find one. Share with Us. "We found out later that Michelle had just decided to put Brooke up to doing that so that it would draw a wedge between us and the family," said Tana. ESE winds at 10 to 15 mph, increasing to 20 to 30 mph. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. And Marc's mom Tana left Jack because of the scandal -- only to return to him when it was learned Brooke had borrowed Jack's phone, and that the pictures were selfies. Marc Despain's widow Michelle and her father Carl Kelley were each telling investigators they think Marc was murdered by his own father Jack, and a sobbing Jack pointing the finger of blame back at Michelle and Carl. O'Donnell: "I went to Linda's house and I intentionally killed her and then hid the body." Patton was being held Friday in the Craighead County jail in the case. or anything. Patton was arrested in the death of her daughter, Briannia Sherman, Jonesboro police said. She will be forever missed. And that included Michelle Despain, who Brooks had questioned only briefly at the crime scene on the day of the murder. Neither Collins nor ODonnells family members showed any emotion as she entered her plea. 0. "Sometimes three and four a year to Cancun or Jamaica," said Tana. A FARMER in Arkansas abducted, raped and buried a nurse who went missing while on a jog last week, police said during a court hearing. In December 2019, Third Judicial District Prosecutor Henry Boyce also stepped down from the case. I will never not be able to see that picture burned into my brain, Smith said. We hope that you continue to enjoy our free content. Read MorePolice officers shoot, kill gunman at Target in Nebraska, A man who wanted to shine a light on the East Coast Greenway has completed his journey from Maine all the way south to Key West in Florida. Copyright 2020 KAIT. "They were in a tremendous amount of debt, and I'm talking over $2 million," said Tana Despain. Your father will be arrested for murder. Michelle was not the only one to suspect Jack. each comment to let us know of abusive posts. Jack also tells detectives he suspects Carl's daughter -- Marc's wife Michelle -- may have been involved in his son's murder. He spoke with ABCs TJ Holmes on June 26, 2019. "I supposed to been shot a [----]. Does she have anything to do with it? According to police, the three-month-old baby suffered blunt force trauma to the head, along with injuries to the neck consistent with shaken baby syndrome. She told the inmate, court records revealed, to steal Smiths gold and silver as payment for the hit job. Sunderland's death also comes as more and more women are running outside because gyms across the country remain closed or open with limitations due to the coronavirus pandemic. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular videos. Some of you may remember me from managing the hotels or out with mom at political events over the years. An Arkansas jogger who has been missing for days was reportedly found murdered not far from her home and a farmer has been arrested in connection to her death. Instead of arriving at the funeral home, she arrived in a jail cell. A judge found probable cause Wednesday to charge Jaylane Joslin, 29, with murder, abuse of a corpse and tampering with evidence, the sheriff's office announced. Prosecutors had requested permission to waive the death penalty in . JONESBORO, Ark. Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. Lewellyn is an award-winning farmer who, along with his father and grandfather, was named Jackson Countys Farm Family of the Year in 2016. Butch Smith confirmed he found his mothers body, wrapped in one of his old comforters and shoved under a tarp in her driveway. Following Lewellyns arrest on Friday, the sheriff said he knew the suspects family as well. By Keith Inman Sun Staff Writer inman@jonesborosun.com, City of Hoxie considers increasing water deposits, Governor signs legislation to support pregnant and parenting high school students, Hillcrest teams compete in regional tournament, Valley View's McMillan shines in expanded role, New peer-to-peer recovery community center offers assistance. ODonnell remained stoic as Judge John Fogleman reviewed the plea deal. There is power in numbers, according to Arthur. Thank you.. Thank you all again for your thoughts and prayers for our family during this case. Police announced on Sunday that a 28-year-old man, Quake Lewellyn, of Jonesboro, was arrested and booked into the Jackson County Jail in connection to Southerland's death. If convicted, he faces up to life in prison. "I liked her, and as their children began to come along, I thought she was a good wife and a good mother," said Tana Despain. "She liked to buy things for the kids and it was always extravagance," said Tana. "There was what appeared to be one gunshot wound to the left side of his chest through his shirt," said Det. Although it may be impactful on the tragedy, it doesnt affect my judgment. A few storms may be severe. "The more money that Marc made, the more things she wanted," said Tana. Few are more horrified than Marc's heartbroken parents. Marc Despain's widow Michelle and her father Carl Kelley were each telling investigators they think Marc was murdered by his own father Jack, and a sobbing Jack pointing the finger of blame back at Michelle and Carl. "You are speaking with an individual who's just lost her husband," said Det. Three people have been arrested in connection with first-degree murder in the Monday shooting death of a Jonesboro woman, according to the Jonesboro Police Department. Other search warrants involved Collinss Google account including her email and list of logins from May 25, 2019 through June 4, 2019. Then, a little more than an hour later, Michelle says, she dashed home to retrieve some bills that needed to be paid that day, only to walk into a bloody nightmare. Read MoreRecall alert: More than 50,000 pounds of sausage recalled over listeria concerns. For more than a week the Pocahontas community and those who worked with Collins during her time in the General Assembly in Little Rock waited for news of an arrest. Statement from Daughter of Linda Collins: Today Rebecca ODonnell pleaded guilty to killing my mother, to abuse of my mothers body and no contest of solicitation to commit capital murder. Upon arrival, officers discovered Sa Leaving the headphones at home will allow people to hear others approaching them while on a run, Jarrett Arthur, a self-defense expert, told "Good Morning America.". I began driving a yellow Ford, hauling seed for dad. On your next view you will be asked to log in or create an account to continue reading. The couple's eldest son John was an accomplice to the murder. The swarm of flies that flew out and surrounded me. "Cold cases don't get much better than this," Siegler said, before giving the good news to Emorie and Emanuel. The two Jackson County charges will run concurrently (same time) but will be added to the Randolph County sentence of 43 years for a total of 50 years. JONESBORO Family members of a Jonesboro murder victim have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against her killer. for 1 day. Copyright 2021 KAIT. The investigation into the murder of the aspiring real estate mogul unearths a diabolical family plot. Marc's mother believes that's when Michelle hatched a plan to have Marc murdered. Farmer Lewellyn was arrested after Sutherland, a nurse, disappeared on August 19 last year. The parents stated one would watch Briannia and the other children while the other parent was at work.. And detectives say Michelle pretended to be shocked to find her husband's body lying in a pool of blood. Detectives are stunned that a father could talk about his just-murdered son like that. Her body was found decomposing in the home she shared with Cone. "Terrence Barker's statement is is that Carl Kelley provided him with a firearm in order to do that with," said Det. The plea deal was not what my first choice would have been but at least we do have a guaranteed amount of time that she will be imprisoned for and we will have the ability as the victims family to argue against her release at her parole hearings. A $5 million bond was set for Patton, who was arrested on suspicion of homicide-murder-1st degree, in the case. Error! Winds ENE at 10 to 20 mph. Lucas offered few details when speaking with reporters because Lewellyn had not yet been formally charged, but Lucas confirmed at that time that the suspect was a farmer in the area. A judge on Friday set an Aug. 31 and Sept. 1 motion. Tana says Marc was a good husband to Michelle, his high school sweetheart. On Monday, Circuit Judge Randy Philhours granted that waiver. The condition of the body prevented any immediate positive identification, Randolph County Sheriff Kevin Bell said during a June 6 news conference. Witnesses said they saw Cone driving her car two days before her body was found. "The more I looked into the details, things that should have been taken in a normal burglary were not. Marc's mother is just glad she didn't get away with it. He treated me real well," Carl Kelley told police. Neither these AP materials nor any portion thereof may be stored in a computer except for personal and noncommercial use. I would personally like to thank the Lead Investigator, Creston Hutton, of the Arkansas State Police, the Randolph County Sheriff, Kevin Bell and everyone else that worked their butts off to make sure that no stone was unturned, that no piece of evidence was overlooked, and that the safety, security, and privacy of my family were first and foremost during the entire investigation. "Everything that they stated lined up with the evidence as it showed," said Det. Detective: "Michelle, did Marc ask you for a divorce recently? "There were things that were out of place, drawers opened, things on the floor. Michelle then turns on her own father when she's asked if he was sharing in the million dollars in life insurance she would collect on Marc's death. People magazine reported that Jackson County Sheriff David Lucas said last week that authorities had a confirmed sighting of the missing woman by a UPS driver. On your next view you will be asked to log in to your subscriber account or create an account and subscribepurchase a subscription to continue reading. In an unusual move, McCullon asked Fowler to read aloud the affidavit prepared by Jonesboro police Detective Josh Wiiest. One of the twin infants rescued last month during an Amber Alert in Ohio that garnered national attention died late Saturday, police said. The tragic end to an Arkansas women's disappearance is bringing new attention to the potential dangers women face when running alone. "It appeared to be staged," said Det. Welcome! #ARNews. "Carl's told me that he's gonna kill me personally, but he has also told my son that, you know," Jack told police. Jonesboro police interviewed Patton about the childs death. https://t.co/m98aBX5tVg. Marc Despain's wife Michelle comes home to find the father of their children shot dead. Verify your Times Dispatch print or online subscription account here. Read MoreRecall alert: Banana Boat recall of hair and scalp sunscreen spray expanded, A suspected gunman at a Target store in Omaha, Nebraska, was shot and killed Tuesday by police officers. During their investigation, police learned that Cone and Reynolds had been dating for nearly two years. Representatives for Linda Collins have changed ODonnells charges from Capitol Murder to abuse of corpse and mistreatment of corpse. And detectives say surveillance video was part of that lunch date that shows Michelle luring Marc away from his home office long enough for Carl to let Terrence Barker into the house. The smell of the dead body laying outside wrapped up and under a tarp for approximately a week in a hot Arkansas summer was nausea inducing in and of itself. Flickr/J Stephen Conn ODonnell guilty plea: I intentionally killed her, then hid the body', Collins's son describes horrific moment he found his mother's body. Another search warrant allowed authorities to search computers and storage devices Collins owned and the Rock & Roll Highway 67 Inn / Zenas Hospitality Corporation. Be Nice. Michelle Despain: "I don't want to talk about this again.". As Becky ODonnell sat in a jail cell, a key figure who supported her was Tim Loggains, her fianc. The crime scene just did not make any sense as far as being a residential burglary.". The seven-woman, five-man jury took an hour to convict Melissa Rose Hatley, 37. She was sentenced to 25 years in the . During his trial, Cone denied killing Reynolds, but acknowledged he had a $200,000 gambling debt and $2,400-a-week drug habit. "Terrence Baker, he stated to me that she was giving play by play to her dad," said Brooks. Read MoreRep. KAIT in Jonesboro reported that Lucas told reporters during the search for the missing woman that his daughters went to school with Sutherland. "He just immediately stood up for Brooke and stood up for me," Michelle said in the interrogation. "Jack Despain was a broken man that had just lost his son," said Jonesboro Police Det. Her vehicle and other personal belongings were found at her home. After reviewing the case, Fogleman sentenced ODonnell to a total of 50 years in the Arkansas Department of Corrections: We know that there will be some who are not satisfied with the outcome today, Linda Collinss daughter said following the hearing. My thought on the conclusion of this case is that none of the punishments allowed per Arkansas state law will come close to what I feel is right and equal punishment for her. There was an error processing your request. High 58F. Don't Threaten. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. 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