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« Reply #180 on: September 20, 2013, 03:52:08 PM »

2013CF174  DERYKE, JUSTIN D

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09/19/2013
 Notice of Intent to Seek Natural Life Imprisonment, filed. Scheduling Order entered, filed. Copy given to State and P.D.

UNASSIGNED
09/19/2013
 S/A; DEFT APPEARS W/PD FOWLER. INDICTMENT RETURNED ON 9-18-13 REVIEWED WITH THE DEFENDANT, INCLUDING PENALTIES, SPECIFICALLY NATURAL LIFE IMPRISONMENT AS PER THE NOTICE FILED THIS DATE BY THE STATE'S ATTORNEY. B/A, THE JURY TRIAL IS SCHEDULED FOR 12-2-13 AT 8:30 A.M. PRE-TRIAL HEARING IS SET ON 10-22-13 AT 11 A.M.
http://www.judici.com/courts/cases/case_history.jsp?court=IL025015J&ocl=IL025015J,2013CF174,IL025015JL2013CF174D1
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« Reply #181 on: October 22, 2013, 10:06:46 PM »

http://effinghamdailynews.com/local/x252034039/Jury-selection-date-set-for-man-accused-of-killing-niece

October 22, 2013
Jury selection date set for man accused of killing niece

EFFINGHAM — Jury selection in the case of a Watson man accused of killing his niece last month is set for Dec. 2. But Effingham County State's Attorney Bryan Kibler told reporters after a brief pretrial hearing for Justin S. DeRyke Tuesday that it is unlikely a jury would hear the case before early next year because of the voluminous amount of information compiled in connection with the investigation.
 
Kibler told Judge Sherri Tungate during Tuesday's hearing that he received more than 500 pages of documents from Illinois State Police investigators. With other reports by Effingham city and county investigators, Kibler said there were about 730 pages total, all of which he shared with Public Defender Scott Schmidt.

But Kibler added that he expects even more potential evidence after the Illinois State Police crime lab finishes testing various types of evidence.

"It will most likely be early December before we get that stuff back," the prosecutor said.

Tungate set DeRyke's next court appearance for 11 a.m. Nov. 25. Kibler said Tuesday that the judge would likely set a new jury trial date at that hearing.

Kibler said after the hearing that barring a guilty plea that would pre-empt the trial, the jury may not be from Effingham County.

"If it goes to trial, I anticipate a change of venue motion being filed," he said.
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« Reply #182 on: October 22, 2013, 10:09:39 PM »

http://www.wics.com/news/top-stories/stories/vid_13828.shtml

Tuesday, October 22 2013, 07:25 PM CDT
Willow Long's Mother Facing Drug Charges

The mother of a murdered 7-year-old now in trouble with the law. Willow Long's mother, Ciara DeRyke, is facing drug charges in Shelby County.

According to court records, the charge for possession of drug paraphernalia was filed against the 26-year-old from Watson Tuesday. It's a Class A misdemeanor.
 
Ciara DeRyke's first court appearance is scheduled for 9 a.m. November 13.
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« Reply #183 on: October 23, 2013, 11:40:52 AM »

http://www.wics.com/news/top-stories/stories/vid_13828.shtml

Tuesday, October 22 2013, 07:25 PM CDT
Willow Long's Mother Facing Drug Charges

The mother of a murdered 7-year-old now in trouble with the law. Willow Long's mother, Ciara DeRyke, is facing drug charges in Shelby County.

According to court records, the charge for possession of drug paraphernalia was filed against the 26-year-old from Watson Tuesday. It's a Class A misdemeanor.
 
Ciara DeRyke's first court appearance is scheduled for 9 a.m. November 13.


all these babies with dysfunctional families.  It is so sad.
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« Reply #184 on: November 13, 2013, 02:02:36 PM »

http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/local/x252053121/Willows-mom-appears-on-drug-related-charge

November 13, 2013
Willow's mom appears on drug-related charge

SHELBYVILLE — Ciara DeRyke stood before a Shelby County judge Wednesday morning to face a drug-related charge.

DeRyke, 26, of Watson, was cited in October for unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, namely a wooden and metallic hitter box used to store marijuana. The item was discovered after her vehicle ran off the road in an accident on Oct. 14. In addition to the drug charge, she was cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. DeRyke posted $150 bail and was released after the arrest. Possession of drug paraphernalia is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 364 days in county jail.

In her first appearance Wednesday in Shelby County Circuit Court, DeRyke stated she had been unemployed since May 15 and had been living with her parents since then. She said she had approximately $1 in her checking account and asked for a public defender to represent her. She will appear again in court on Dec. 9.
 
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« Reply #185 on: November 25, 2013, 11:43:02 AM »

http://www.kmov.com/news/local/Uncle-charged-with-murder-of-7-year-old-Illinois-girl-in-court-today-233292751.html

Uncle charged with murder of 7-year-old Illinois girl in court today
Posted on November 25, 2013 at 6:51 AM

(KMOV) -- A man who faces charges for allegedly killing his 7-year-old niece in Effingham County, Ill. in Sept. will be back in court Monday morning.

Justin DeRyke, 22, is scheduled to have a pretrial hearing on three counts of first-degree murder in an Effingham County courtroom at 11 a.m.

He’s been in jail on a $5 million bond since Sept. 10 after he was charged in the death of Willow Long. He pleaded not guilty to the charges during an arraignment on Sept. 19.

The Effingham Daily News reports lawyers will begin culling through potential jurors to hear the case ofDeRyke on Dec. 2.

Click here to see photos of Willow Long and the scene of her search.

But officials say the trial could be delayed and likely won’t begin until 2014.
 
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« Reply #186 on: November 25, 2013, 07:03:04 PM »

http://www.thexradio.com/news/78-local-news/8712-deryke-trial-delayed-to-february

DeRyke Trial Delayed to February
Published on November 25 2013 1:35 pm
Last Updated on November 25 2013 1:35 pm
 
The murder trial of Justin DeRyke has been delayed until February.

The 22-year-old DeRyke is charged with killing his seven-year-old niece Willow Long at their home in Watson on September 7.

As was the case at a hearing in October, Public Defender Scott Schmidt said he was still receiving information and evidence from the prosecution.  Since DeRyke's trial was scheduled to begin next Monday, Schmidt said there was no way they could be ready and instead requested a February trial date.  State's Attorney Bryan Kibler had no objection, so trial judge Sherri Tungate scheuled the trial to begin February 10 at 8:30am with a pre-trial hearing to consider any pending motions at 11am on January 9.
 
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« Reply #187 on: December 09, 2013, 07:55:26 PM »

http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/local/x389239823/Willows-mom-charged-with-false-statements-in-daughters-disappearance

December 9, 2013
UPDATE: Willow's mom arrested in daughter's disappearance



EFFINGHAM — Ciara DeRyke, mother of Willow Long, was arrested Monday for providing false statements during the investigation into WIllow's disappearance.

DeRyke was arrested at 2 p.m. Monday by Illinois State Poliice officers in Effingham. According to ISP Master Sergeant and Zone 7 Investigator Ryan Shoemaker, DeRyke contacted Illinois State Police Monday informing them she was aware of a warrant for her arrest. Shoemaker and ISP Investigator Tim Brown then drove to DeRyke's residence in Effingham and made the arrest without incident. She was arrested on charges of obstructing a peace officer.

"Ciara DeRyke related to these officers on Sept. 8 that she had observed and interacted with her daughter earlier that same morning," said Effingham State's Attorney Bryan Kibler. "We believe that, in making such a statement, Ms. DeRyke was knowingly furnishing false information."
 
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« Reply #188 on: December 16, 2013, 09:59:35 AM »

 
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« Reply #189 on: December 26, 2013, 11:51:48 PM »

http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/local/x1186891806/Willows-mom-pleads-not-guilty-to-obstruction-charge

December 19, 2013
Willow's mom pleads not guilty to obstruction charge

EFFINGHAM — The mother of slain Willow Long pleaded not guilty this morning to charges that she lied to police about seeing her daughter the morning of her disappearance. Ciara N. DeRyke, 26, is charged with obstructing a peace officer, a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail. DeRyke's daughter, Willow Long, was found dead by volunteer searchers south of Watson on Sept. 9. Judge Sherri Tungate set pretrial for 10 a.m. Jan. 16 and jury selection for 8:30 a.m. Feb. 10.
 
Ciara DeRyke's younger brother, Justin, has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with Willow's death. His next court appearance is Jan. 9. Also at Thursday's hearing, Tungate lowered Ciara DeRyke's bond from $75,000 to $15,000 after defense attorney Barry Schaefer successfully argued that the woman had ties to the area and was not a flight risk. Schaefer also noted that Ciara DeRyke had a limited criminal history with no felonies on her record.
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« Reply #190 on: December 27, 2013, 10:31:41 AM »

 

It really chews at me that people will not take responsibility for their actions.

 
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« Reply #191 on: January 09, 2014, 10:03:46 PM »



It really chews at me that people will not take responsibility for their actions.

 

And especially when it involves a child.   
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« Reply #192 on: January 09, 2014, 10:08:15 PM »

http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/local/x1186917785/State-waits-for-evidence-in-Willow-Long-case

January 9, 2014
State waits for evidence in Willow Long case

EFFINGHAM — Another hearing has been set for 22-year-old Justin DeRyke, who is accused of killing his niece Willow Long, as the state waits for evidence.

In Effingham County Circuit Court Thursday, DeRyke's attorney, Scott Schmidt, said the defense is still waiting to receive further motions of discovery from the state and asked for another hearing in late January or early February, which would allow time to file any motions.
 
DeRyke is scheduled for another appearance at 11 a.m. on Feb. 4.
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« Reply #193 on: January 10, 2014, 09:42:53 AM »

http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/local/x1186917785/State-waits-for-evidence-in-Willow-Long-case

January 9, 2014
State waits for evidence in Willow Long case

EFFINGHAM — Another hearing has been set for 22-year-old Justin DeRyke, who is accused of killing his niece Willow Long, as the state waits for evidence.

In Effingham County Circuit Court Thursday, DeRyke's attorney, Scott Schmidt, said the defense is still waiting to receive further motions of discovery from the state and asked for another hearing in late January or early February, which would allow time to file any motions.
 
DeRyke is scheduled for another appearance at 11 a.m. on Feb. 4.


why do I feel this won't go to trial for months and months . . . maybe this time next year.
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« Reply #194 on: February 02, 2014, 10:53:15 PM »

http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/2014/01/29/willow-longs-mom-pleads-guilty-to-obstruction-illinois/

Willow Long’s Mom Pleads Guilty to Obstruction
January 29, 2014 7:38 AM

EFFINGHAM, Ill. (AP) - The mother of a 7-year-old Illinois girl who authorities say was stabbed to death by her uncle was sentenced to 120 days in jail.

Willow Long’s mother, Ciara DeRyke, pleaded guilty to a single obstruction count Tuesday as part of a deal with prosecutors.

Investigators say DeRyke lied to police, telling them she had seen Long in September, even though the girl was already dead.

The 26-year-old Effingham woman will also have to spend 18 months on probation.

The Effingham Daily News reports she could be released in early February with credit for time served since her arrest in December.
 
 
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« Reply #195 on: February 04, 2014, 11:49:43 PM »

http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/local/x1280775102/Justin-DeRyke-trial-pushed-back

February 4, 2014
Justin DeRyke trial pushed back

EFFINGHAM — Murder suspect Justin DeRyke will not stand trial now before April.

Judge J. Marc Kelly granted a defense motion Tuesday in Effingham County Circuit Court to push back the trial date for DeRyke, 22, to April 7. Jury selection is set for 8:30 a.m. that day.

Kelly said DeRyke's next pretrial hearing for 11 a.m. March 18.
 

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« Reply #196 on: February 10, 2014, 09:46:41 AM »

http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/local/x1280775102/Justin-DeRyke-trial-pushed-back

February 4, 2014
Justin DeRyke trial pushed back

EFFINGHAM — Murder suspect Justin DeRyke will not stand trial now before April.

Judge J. Marc Kelly granted a defense motion Tuesday in Effingham County Circuit Court to push back the trial date for DeRyke, 22, to April 7. Jury selection is set for 8:30 a.m. that day.

Kelly said DeRyke's next pretrial hearing for 11 a.m. March 18.
 



I don't bet -- but I bet it will be delayed again!

 
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« Reply #197 on: February 10, 2014, 10:07:53 PM »

http://www.ksdk.com/story/news/crime/2014/02/06/ciara-deryke-out-of-jail/5264755/

Willow Long's mom out of jail
5:52 p.m. EST February 6, 2014

EFFINGHAM COUNTY, Ill. - An Illinois mother whose 7-year-old daughter was stabbed to death last year is out of jail.

Willow Long's mother, Ciara DeRyke, pleaded guilty to obstruction in connection with Willow's disappearance.

Last month, a judge sentenced DeRyke to 120 days in jail. She was given credit for time served and was released Thursday.

He prosecuting attorney says she is now on probation for 18 months.
 

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« Reply #198 on: March 18, 2014, 04:33:10 PM »

He pleaded guilty..natural life in prison and no parole!    Rest in Peace, Willow.  an angelic monkey

http://www.thexradio.com/news/78-local-news/10344-deryke-pleads-guilty-to-murder-gets-natural-life-in-prison
DeRyke Pleads Guilty to Murder; Gets Natural Life in Prison
Published on March 18 2014 2:24 pm
Last Updated on March 18 2014 2:39 pm

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Justin DeRyke has pleaded guilty to a count of first degree murder in the death last fall of his niece Willow Long.  DeRyke has been sentenced to natural life in prison with no possibilty of parole.  Under the terms of the negotiated plea, DeRyke must serve 100% of his sentence.

The guilty plea and sentencing took place Tuesday afternoon in Effingham County Circuit Court.  DeRyke had been scheduled to appear in court this morning for a hearing on pre-trial motions.  The hearing was postponed to this afternoon to clear the way for other court business.
 
As to whether he necessarily agrees with DeRyke's version of what happened, Kibler said, "it's not my theory of the case, it's to what the defendant will stipulate....we've played it through a thousand times as to what happened."  Bottom line, though, Kibler said is that DeRyke confessed to committing the crime and got the maximum sentence possible.

DeRyke's parents...Willow's grandparents...were in court for the hearing.

In imposing sentence, Judge Kimberly Koester said the only good thing DeRyke did was save the county the cost of a trial.  Kibler acknowledged that the trial cost could have been in the six figures.

DeRyke will be taken to the Illinois Department of Corrections.  It's not known where he'll serve his sentence.
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