Published: Feb. 28, 2023 at 6:01 AM PST DEXTER, Mo. Prosecuting Attorney Henry Boyce said Monday that he, too, knows both families. Judge Harold Erwin was the original judge. It took less than two hours for a jury to decide his fate. Aliyah Patton was arrested Wednesday and charged . Corey McCullon, 31, of Trumann, was arrested in Caruthersville, Mo., Wednesday evening following the shooting death of Keisha Criglar, 29, 603 Meadow Brook St. Craighead County District Judge Tommy Fowler found probable cause Friday to charge McCullon with first-degree murder, aggravated residential burglary, committing a terroristic act, being a felon in possession of a firearm and first-degree terroristic threatening. He said they were like sisters. Her arrest was a result of an unattended death of the three-month-old on Sept. 27, 2020. Brooks. Like Lewellyn, Lucas and others involved in the case had known Sutherland, who grew up in Jackson County. The autopsy results shows the cause of death as homicide due to the malnutrition and other injuries as listed, Jonesboro police said in the affidavit. He said he believed police made a huge and inexplicable error. 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. One of the twin infants rescued last month during an Amber Alert in Ohio that garnered national attention died late Saturday, police said. "I've heard him say that.". ODonnell also told the inmate to destroy her car which was being held in Randolph County as investigators looked for evidence. "He told me he would get her, and the day that they arrested her was the best day of my life.". Hes presided on the case since late November 2019. The AP will not be held liable for any delays, inaccuracies, errors or omissions therefrom or in the transmission or delivery of all or any part thereof or for any damages arising from any of the foregoing. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. "As long as he could get that dollar out of you, he'd turn around and crap on you and walk away, you know, and that's the way he was.". Just because I know the people of this county. It was in those jail cells that she found herself in more trouble. "I went deer hunting with him and everything else. "I felt Michelle was the ramrod of it," said Tana Despain. 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. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends. Quake Lewellyn, 28, of Jonesboro, faces charges of capital murder, rape and kidnapping in the death of Sydney Claire Sutherland, 25, of Newport. Waiting for your permission to load facebook comments. https://t.co/m98aBX5tVg. I began driving a yellow Ford, hauling seed for dad. Its hard to live your life in a community of this size and not know just about everybody, Boyce told KAIT. Sutherland is a registered nurse at a medical center in Newport. ", Carl replied: "OK, can you get him to lunch?". We hope that you enjoy our free content. Full week print subscribers are entitled toFREEunlimited online and eEdition access throughThe Jonesboro Sun All-Access. And she says they were both devoted parents to their two young sons, along with Michelle's teenage daughter from a previous relationship. Charles is scheduled for trial the week of July 13, according to Arkansas court records. Verify your Times Dispatch print or online subscription account here. Be Proactive. Sorry, no promotional deals were found matching that code. That's another slight suspicion of mine," said Jack. Prosecutors agreed to dismiss charges for kidnapping and abuse of a corpse. Threats of harming another "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. ESE winds at 10 to 15 mph, increasing to 20 to 30 mph. "And my suspicion is that you know, did he finally piss off Carl enough that he actually done something like that?" JONESBORO, Ark. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular videos. And dad Jack tells detectives that was fine with him. Quake Lewellyn, 28, of Jonesboro, faces charges of capital murder, rape and kidnapping in the death of Sydney Claire Sutherland, 25, of Newport. Matthew Ervin last saw his bride-to-be when she left his apartment in Jonesboro, Ark., at 11:30 p.m. June 14. . "Jack Despain told Marc, he said, 'I will ruin you and your family," Carl Kelley tells police. "The more I looked into the details, things that should have been taken in a normal burglary were not. On your next view you will be asked to log in or create an account to continue reading. Be Nice. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? Conway Police see success . On June 7, 2021, JPD received the autopsy results. 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. Neither these AP materials nor any portion thereof may be stored in a computer except for personal and noncommercial use. Jack told police. Watch Fridays news conference below, courtesy of KNWA in northwest Arkansas. Robert Dittrich of Stuttgart has been prosecuting the case since then, leading to the guilty plea from ODonnell. Brooks. Today our family has found swift justice by way of a plea deal. ", Detective: "Yes ma'am. Bought him groceries," said Det. The affidavit didn't identify the witnesses. Your current subscription does not provide access to this content. Detectives discover that Hubbard was one of Marc's tenants, and that Michelle's father, Carl Kelley, had approached him about killing his son-in-law. Brooks. OK? On Monday, Circuit Judge Randy Philhours granted that waiver. She collapsed.. The parents stated one would watch Briannia and the other children while the other parent was at work.. 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. On December 8, 2019, at the time of decedents death, she was gainfully employed and earning a livelihood for herself, Oldham wrote in the complaint. Farmer Lewellyn was arrested after Sutherland, a nurse, disappeared on August 19 last year. "She liked to associate with people who had money. Her body was discovered two days after she went missing. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. JONESBORO, Ark. During Thursdays hearing, the State said it had video evidence from inside the jail of ODonnell passing a note to one of the inmates. Please log in, or sign up for a new account to continue reading. 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. Vic Brooks. His plea and arraignment are set for Sept. 29 in Lawrence County Circuit Court. It also brings the murder investigation of Linda Collins to a close 1 year, 2 months and 2 days after Collins was found dead. Jonesboro police interviewed Patton about the childs death. But the conflict between father and son hit a point of no return when Marc and Michelle allegedly found topless photos of their teenage daughter Brooke on grandpa Jack's cellphone. ", News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. In December 2019, Third Judicial District Prosecutor Henry Boyce also stepped down from the case. Read MoreBoulder crashes into home; rolls through living room and ends up in bedroom, Insurance companies State Farm and Progressive say they have temporarily stopped writing new auto insurance policies for some model years and trim levels of Hyundai and Kia vehicles because of Read MoreState Farm, Progressive have stopped insuring some Kia, Hyundai vehicles, More than 50,000 pounds of ready-to-eat sausage products have been recalled over concerns of possible listeria contamination. Farmer Quake Lewellyn, 28, has been charged with the murder of Sydney Sutherland, 25, who went missing on August 19 and was later found dead at her home in Newport on Friday. 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. 2023 Telepictures Productions Inc. Quake Lewellyn, 28, of Jonesboro, faces charges of capital murder, rape and kidnapping in the death of Sydney Claire Sutherland, 25, of Newport. Attorney Chad R. Oldham said the victims family is entitled to $100 million in compensatory damages, each of whom have suffered and will continue to suffer mental anguish by reason of such wrongful death.. Becoming windy with thunderstorms, possibly severe especially in the evening. Thank you for reading! Her vehicle and other personal belongings were found at her home. Get access to weekly electronic editions and all Times Dispatch web content. 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. Patton was arrested earlier this year. Success! It was money," said Det. JONESBORO, AR Authorities say the body of a missing elderly Craighead County woman has been found. Someone had tried to go through the house looking for something," said Jonesboro Police Detective Vic Brooks. But investigators would learn that Michelle was not so good to Marc. 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. 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. Under her Miranda rights, Patton told police she was the primary caretaker for the child and that the father would come to the residence to visit but she was always there with him during the visit. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. We hope that you continue to enjoy our free content. "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. In an unusual move, McCullon asked Fowler to read aloud the affidavit prepared by Jonesboro police Detective Josh Wiiest. 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 email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Error! "And said 'I'll just kill your ass right now,' and had the gun pointed right at me," Jack said in his interrogation. ", Detective: "Yes ma'am. accounts, the history behind an article. Damaging winds, large hail and possibly a tornado with some storms. "He has a really good relationship with both of them," Michelle told police. Prosecutors believed it was all connected to money. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. Following Lewellyns arrest on Friday, the sheriff said he knew the suspects family as well. And Carls's daughter Michelle backs him up. Prosecutors had requested permission to waive the death penalty in the murder trial of Shawn Gregory Cone. We know that there will be some who are not satisfied with the outcome today. 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. Michelle Despain eventually pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of hindering apprehension and was sentenced to 30 years in prison. Checking back? Chance of rain 100%. Safety experts say there are steps women can take to help protect themselves while running outside. Woman accused of murder in infants death set for trial, Affidavit: Child had blunt force trauma to the head, along with injuries to the neck, result of shaken baby syndrome, doctor says, Trip to Mr. Ts pays off for lucky lottery winner, 2 arrested following multiple shootings in Jonesboro, NEA fares well at 5A State Swimming Championships, 2023 2A State Basketball Tournament: Marmaduke girls beat Rison in 1st Round, 2023 2A State Basketball Tournament: Bay boys beat Dierks in 1st Round, 2023 2A State Basketball Tournament: Rector boys beat Acorn in 1st Round, 2023 2A State Basketball Tournament: Earle boys beat Junction City in 1st Round. Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading. And a second bullet wound in Marc's head, the kill shot, was apparently inflicted from close range after he'd fallen to the floor. The investigation into the murder of the aspiring real estate mogul unearths a diabolical family plot. Sutherland was last seen August 19 while jogging,. Marc Despain's wife Michelle comes home to find the father of their children shot dead. Marc Despain's widow Michelle shocks detectives by pointing the finger of blame at Marc's own father Jack Despain. "The more money that Marc made, the more things she wanted," said Tana. ODonnell remained stoic as Judge John Fogleman reviewed the plea deal. Sheriff Kevin Bell told Region 8 News Miranda Reynolds that ODonnell stabbed Collins to death. I just knew that in my heart.". Vic Brooks. Her body was discovered two days later near her home. JONESBORO Family members of a Jonesboro murder victim have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against her killer. She paid for him to move. The news station reports that officers were called just before 7 a. m. Wednesday to the 600 block of . People magazine reported that Lewellyn was listed as a member of a Facebook group created in efforts to find the missing woman. She and ODonnell had been close friends and were seen together in photographs on social media. Thank you for reading! Loggains said ODonnell was the last person known to have seen Collins alive on May 28 when the woman took her to lunch. The crash happened at 12:49 p.m. Feb. 27 on Highway H, four miles south of Dexter, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. , Trip to Mr. Ts pays off for lucky lottery winner, 2 arrested following multiple shootings in Jonesboro, NEA fares well at 5A State Swimming Championships, 2023 2A State Basketball Tournament: Marmaduke girls beat Rison in 1st Round, 2023 2A State Basketball Tournament: Bay boys beat Dierks in 1st Round, 2023 2A State Basketball Tournament: Rector boys beat Acorn in 1st Round, 2023 2A State Basketball Tournament: Earle boys beat Junction City in 1st Round, Prosecutors believed it was all connected to money, 2011 Ford Focus belonging to ODonnells mother, Other search warrants involved Collinss Google account. Leroy Bullock, 46, of Walls, Miss . Investigators are now highly suspicious of Jack Despain, who is speaking ill of his murdered son one moment and uncontrollably sobbing over his death the next. "Terrence Barker's statement is is that Carl Kelley provided him with a firearm in order to do that with," said Det. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. "There were things that were out of place, drawers opened, things on the floor. One Day: 1.50 4 Weeks: 18.80 12 Weeks: 56.40 24 Weeks: 112.80 52 Weeks: 244.40. McCullon is scheduled to appear Dec. 30 in Craighead County Circuit Court. He was extradited back to Arkansas where he was charged with the following: To read more about the case, including Cones criminal history, click here. 40 years on the first charge of murder and 3 years on the charge of abusing a corpse. And that included Michelle Despain, who Brooks had questioned only briefly at the crime scene on the day of the murder. "From all the interviews and everything that I have done over the years, it was very obvious that Mr. Despain was representing and showing true sadness," said Det. Welcome! each comment to let us know of abusive posts. The FBI confirmed it was in ODonnells handwriting. 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