O'Donnell: "I went to Linda's house and I intentionally killed her and then hid the body." Mr Lewellyn, of Jonesboro, confessed to killing Sydney after being questioned about her disappearance, authorities said. The jury convicted Montgomery of first-degree murder, terroristic act and tampering with physical evidence. And dad Jack tells detectives that was fine with him. , 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. It was authenticated as O'Donnell's handwriting by the FBI. On your next view you will be asked to log in or create an account to continue reading. Shawn Gregory Cone, 52, is serving a life sentence without parole for the Dec. 8, 2019, murder of Alissa G. Reynolds. "It's always about the money with Michelle," said Tana. Please log in, or sign up for a new account to continue reading. JONESBORO -- Money was the apparent motive for the shooting death of a Jonesboro woman, whose body was found Wednesday, according to a probable cause affidavit. As some news agencies have reported, I did find my mothers body on June 4th at her home. "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.". On Wednesday, 25-year-old Sydney Sutherland disappeared after going for a run in Jackson County, Arkansas. Thank you for reading! Thank you for reading! Your current subscription does not provide access to this content. Lewellyn was in court Monday for an initial appearance. But Hubbard says he instead passed the job along to Barker, a known criminal-for-hire. Upon arrival, officers discovered Sa Jack was the first to be cleared as a suspect when investigators verify that he was at home with wife Tana at the time of their son's murder. Right up to the morning of Marc's murder, sending her father an urgent text: "Has to be today. Following Lewellyns arrest on Friday, the sheriff said he knew the suspects family as well. The shooting occurred sometime after 5 p.m. Tuesday. 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. | Karina Vetrano is seen here in this undated file photo. "Terrence Baker, he stated to me that she was giving play by play to her dad," said Brooks. Fowler set a $1 million cash bond. Verify your print or online subscription account here. She told the inmate, court records revealed, to steal Smiths gold and silver as payment for the hit job. 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. "I gave that young guy a lot of money," Michelle says in a recorded interrogation with police. "She liked to associate with people who had money. 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. Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading. "Yeah, if I was gonna point a finger at anybody, if that's what you're asking, I'd point it at Jack Despain," Carl Kelley tells police during a recorded interrogation. "His death won't be in vain," Cavenaugh said. JONESBORO, Ark. Sorry, no promotional deals were found matching that code. ", Michelle Despain: "That he didn't know if we would stay married after the kids were grown.". Matthew Ervin last saw his bride-to-be when she left his apartment in Jonesboro, Ark., at 11:30 p.m. June 14. . Read More6-month-old Ohio twin at center of Amber Alert dies; family cites feeding accident, >> Read more trending news Read MoreSkull found on riverbank in Pennsylvania identified as missing New Jersey man from 1986, >> Read more trending news Read MoreOfficials: 2 missing Dallas Zoo monkeys found nearby abandoned house, Prosecutors formally filed involuntary manslaughter charges Tuesday against actor Alec Baldwin and armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed in the 2021 shooting that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchin Read MoreRust shooting: Alec Baldwin, armorer charged with involuntary manslaughter, Embattled Rep. George Santos on Tuesday asked House Republicans to recuse him from two committees as he deals with scrutiny over his past and his campaign finances. Instead of arriving at the funeral home, she arrived in a jail cell. 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. Michelle pitched in to help support their rich lifestyle, keeping the books for her husband as well as working a second job at a local bank. "I supposed to been shot a [----]. "I felt Michelle was the ramrod of it," said Tana Despain. It initially appears to crime scene investigators that Marc had been killed by a burglar who'd entered the house through an unlocked rear door. Jackson County Sheriff David Lucas said Sutherland's phone was found around a quarter-mile from her house and Highway 67 on Thursday. I have all the information, all the evidence I need. He is in jail. Quake Lewellyn, 28, of Jonesboro, faces charges of capital murder, rape and kidnapping in the death of Sydney Claire Sutherland, 25, of Newport. Sutherland was last spotted alive Wednesday afternoon as she ran along Jackson County Road 41 between the cities of Newport and Grubbs. It makes it more difficult for somebody to grab a hold of you.". Michelle refuses to answer any more questions without an attorney. 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.. "The earlier that I can hear somebody approaching me, or that I can see somebody approaching me, then I can respond in a way that's going to give me a better chance at getting away to someplace safe," said Arthur. All three people were listed on the Craighead County jail roster on Thursday afternoon. Marc launched his own realty company that Michelle helped him run from their home. 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. "Carl's told me that he's gonna kill me personally, but he has also told my son that, you know," Jack told police. Her arrest was a result of an unattended death of the three-month-old on Sept. 27, 2020. "You are speaking with an individual who's just lost her husband," said Det. Michelle denies the allegation, telling police that Marc was good to her. Chance of rain 80%.. An incident report . Few are more horrified than Marc's heartbroken parents. He vowed to maintain his objectivity in the case. The investigation into the murder of the aspiring real estate mogul unearths a diabolical family plot. He was not a very good people person," Jack Despain tells police in a recorded interrogation. Farmer Lewellyn was arrested after Sutherland, a nurse, disappeared on August 19 last year. To purchase a subscription to The TD, call 870-886-2464. Her body was discovered two days later near her home. We realize that no matter what punishment Rebecca ODonnell receives, it will never be enough. We hope that you continue to enjoy our free content. "And Michelle wasn't going to be divorced. He said he believed police made a huge and inexplicable error. "And my suspicion is that you know, did he finally piss off Carl enough that he actually done something like that?" The FBI confirmed it was in ODonnells handwriting. JONESBORO, Ark. We hope that you enjoy our free content. During his trial, Cone denied killing Reynolds, but acknowledged he had a $200,000 gambling debt and $2,400-a-week drug habit. On Wednesday, 25-year-old Sydney Sutherland disappeared after going for a run in Jackson County, Arkansas. It makes it tough sometimes, Lucas said of the rumors. "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. Her father Carl Kelley told detectives he too thinks Jack killed his own son. Home security camera footage of Sutherland taken about 90 minutes before her run was shared by a relative on Facebook showed no signs that she was distressed. It took less than two hours for a jury to decide his fate. Please purchase a subscription to continue reading. Rumors swirled in the community as investigators searched for Sutherland, who, according to her Facebook page, worked as a registered nurse at Unity Health Harris Medical Center in Newport. Arkansas Supreme Court Chief Justice John Dan Kemp appointed a longtime prosecutor from south Arkansas to the case. Winds ENE at 10 to 20 mph. On Friday, the man, from Jonesboro, pleaded guilty to capital murder and rape charges in an effort to avoid the death penalty. Don't Threaten. She was 50 years of age and was a healthy, able-bodied woman with a normal life expectancy of approximately 85 years.. Winds ENE at 10 to 20 mph. "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. Sutherland was last seen August 19 while jogging,. Police told the hearing that Quake Lewellyn was traveling westbound on County Road 41 in Jackson County on Wednesday when he "observed" Sutherland walking and passed-by, an Arkansas State Police agent testified. Brooks. And she says they were both devoted parents to their two young sons, along with Michelle's teenage daughter from a previous relationship. Despite Jack being exonerated, the plan apparently still worked to some degree, with father and son never speaking to each other again. Retired Circuit Judge David Goodson of Paragould then found himself on the case, thanks to an appointment from the Arkansas Supreme Court. She. racist or sexually-oriented language. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. We'd love to hear eyewitness Brooks says Marc Despain's murder appeared to be hatefully premeditated. Victim was known to Jonesboro farmer suspect. 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. "Jack Despain was a broken man that had just lost his son," said Jonesboro Police Det. Michelle Despain eventually pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of hindering apprehension and was sentenced to 30 years in prison. Without your efforts, this case would not have been solved so quickly but also for keeping our families safety and privacy a priority as well.. photo and a jeweler's keen eye have helped solve at least. In an April 2020 court filing, prosecutors said the murder was committed for monetary gain and to avoid arrest. six murders in two states, police say. The affidavit didn't identify the witnesses. Neither Collins nor ODonnells family members showed any emotion as she entered her plea. ESE winds at 10 to 15 mph, increasing to 20 to 30 mph. 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. Accused murderer will not face death penalty, Theft of vehicle valued at less than 25,000 but greater than 5,000, Theft of 5,000 or less but great than 1,000, Fraudulent use of a credit card/card or account number is stolen, 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. But the American Dream that Marc and Michelle had built for themselves suddenly came crashing down on August 24, 2011. "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. 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. Thank you for reading! She also pleaded no contest to two counts of solicitation to commit capital murder in the Jackson County case. Quake Lewellyn, 28, of Jonesboro, faces charges of capital murder, rape and kidnapping in the death of Sydney Claire Sutherland, 25, of Newport. 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. Copyright 2023 KAIT. Your current subscription does not provide access to this content. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Prosecutors had requested permission to waive the death penalty in the murder trial of Shawn Gregory Cone. "There were never any charges filed in that particular case," said Jonesboro Police Detective Vic Brooks. On Wednesday, a circuit judge set a Feb. 22 and 23 pre-trial and plea date for Logan Heath Murray, 25, of Jonesboro. "They were in a tremendous amount of debt, and I'm talking over $2 million," said Tana Despain. each comment to let us know of abusive posts. In partnership with Please use the button below to verify an existing account or to purchase a new subscription. Keep it Clean. We hope that you continue to enjoy our free content. I will never not be able to see that picture burned into my brain, Smith said. Cloudy in the morning, then thunderstorms developing later in the day. McCullon is scheduled to appear Dec. 30 in Craighead County Circuit Court. "He just immediately stood up for Brooke and stood up for me," Michelle said in the interrogation. Ive known her and watched her grow up, Lucas said last week, according to the news station. Unity Health Harris Medical Center issued a statement Friday after Sutherlands body was found. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. Lewellyn was booked into Jackson County Jail under charges of capital murder after Sutherland was discovered dead in Newport on Friday, following a three-day search operation using K-9 units and helicopter crews. Jonesboro, AR 72401 . 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. Brooks. ESE winds at 10 to 15 mph, increasing to 20 to 30 mph. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. "And opt for hair in a side braid or low ponytail or tucked up and underneath your cap. (KAIT) - A court date for a Jonesboro woman arrested in connection with the death of a three-month-old baby is now set. It will never bring my grandpas daughter back, or our mother back, or our childrens grandmother back. 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. Success! Second Judicial Circuit Judge John Fogleman became the final judge to oversee the hearings. It was in those jail cells that she found herself in more trouble. I just told her, they found Linda dead, Loggains said in the 2019 interview. 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. Her vehicle and other personal belongings were found at her home. Lucas told reporters Friday there had been no evidence showing that was the case. And Tana claims it turned out to be a cruel plan cooked up by Michelle to smear Jack. The brief hearing did not address how Sutherland died - and her family was not present at the courthouse. Some of you may remember me from managing the hotels or out with mom at political events over the years. In addition to capital murder, a jury found Cone guilty of abuse of a corpse, theft of property and fraudulent use of a debit or credit card. Thank you for reading! ", Detective: "At this point I will also be arresting your father. Prosecutors had requested permission to waive the death penalty in . There were valuables left, things of that nature. The plea will be treated as a guilty plea. Signup today! One Day: 1.50 4 Weeks: 18.80 12 Weeks: 56.40 24 Weeks: 112.80 52 Weeks: 244.40. That's another slight suspicion of mine," said Jack. 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. ", Detective: "Yes ma'am. 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. "The more I looked into the details, things that should have been taken in a normal burglary were not. 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. Detective: "The implications are, and everything else that's been gathered, this money's supposed to have been coming from you. Read MoreRecall alert: More than 50,000 pounds of sausage recalled over listeria concerns. 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