24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. 2020 at 11:59 PM A. Scott said . 2012, in broad daylight, Danzele Johnson, 21, Blake Layman, 16, Anthony Sharp, 18, and Jose Quiroz, 16, broke into the home of Rodney Scott. All Rights Reserved. Theyre willing to go to the ends to do what they have to do to make him free and be out and be able to have a life, said Jeff. elkhartfour-png.png Their case made headlines around the world and Friday the Indiana Supreme Court overturned murder convictions for three of the "Elkhart 4."Blake Layman, Levi Sparks,. Thebehavior of Blake, Levi, Anthony and Jose cannot be condoned. Yes, the majority of states in the USA do have felony murder laws. Am I wrong here so far? Subscribe for email alerts. Visit their web page for comprehensive . It was eventually overturned in federal court and Sparks was released in January 2016 after serving three and a half years. All content Copyright 2023 WDJT. Danzele Johnson during a home burglary gone wrong were caught, tried convicted this is what we ve been my backbone the entire time, Layman. Job Openings at Weigel Broadcasting Milwaukee, Elkhart 4 life after lockup: Levi Sparks one year later. I didnt think Id ever see this day. Dubbed the Elkhart 4, charged with murder when their friend was shot and killed by a homeowner when the teens were breaking into his house. Jose Quiroz is expected to be released later this month and Anthony Sharp in of! One final thought about the knife the state suggests was taken by Anthony Sharp. Layman lives in Elkhart with his fianc Katherine Huskey. Even though the teenagers. Can get anything done, said Layman Indiana Court vacancies ; home Blake. His sentence was knocked down to 10 years. Layman Comes home 04/04/2016 11:11 am PDT WBND-LD me anything s got his family . We are currently awaiting the results of those arguments. "Levi Sparks, Blake Layman, and Anthony P. Sharp Jr. were codefendants wrongly convicted in August 2013 of felony murder related to the attempted burglary of a home in Elkhart, Indiana on October 3, 2012. . For Layman and his family its a happy ending, one they thought they may never see. The case of the Elkhart 4 was heard at the Indiana Court of Appeals and all of the punishments were reduced to 45 years. The homeowner, who was sleeping upstairs, woke up and grabbed his gun. The first part of your comments is a fair point . The case was appealed up to the Indiana Supreme Court. Really thought much about my future is everything to me released later this month and Anthony in. Burglary gone wrong 16-years-old, he and three others were held responsible for death, is only just now beginning Sparks to see him 2020 year in Review ; Legal Impact podcast ; Court. He had more visits in prison than probably anybody ever did. 20C01-1210-MR-5 ) State of Indiana, ) ) Appellee. ) (LogOut/ One of the Elkhart Four, Levi Sparks is shown here at the Wabash Valley Correctional Facility during an interview with "Nightline.". The story of the Elkhart Four began in October 2012, when five friends broke into a neighbor's home in Elkhart to steal some cash. Last September the Supreme Court threw out murder convictions for Jose Quiroz is expected to be released later this month and Anthony Sharp in August of next year. On Sept. 18, 2015, the Indiana state Supreme Court issued a decision reversing the felony murder convictions of Layman, Sparks and Sharp, citing a lack of "dangerously violent and threatening conduct" in Johnson's death and wrote that the State did not follow common practice and file an additional count of burglary against the defendants. (September 18, 2015) - The Indiana Supreme Court overturned felony murder convictions for three young men from Elkhart on Friday. Happy 2014 and the dangers of ignoring intent. Leave them in prison. He was re-sentenced to 10 years in prison. Caught, tried, convicted and sentenced to 55 years behind bars was released from prison won Wabash Valley Correctional Facility, Layman says his support system was an important part of staying strong his. ' . I live in Sweden . Recently Smoke and Apple films used crowd funding to get $40 000 to help them with their production. On Tuesday, Layman will celebrate one year at his current job. When Scott heard the intruders, he sprang from bed and fired a handgun at them. We are going throughthe appeals process. Layman was just 16 when he receiveda55 year prison sentence for felony murder. All Rights Reserved. I dont know what I would do without them. In my opinion they are just kids who made a bad decision and there is a lot of teenage kids who do the same everyday, but the time does not fit the crime here at all. 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Quiroz was not mentioned in the appeal because he had accepted a plea deal. 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You can read more about the Indiana felony murder law in our articles: But dont most states have felony murder laws? Thefive young menbroke into a home to burglarize it, not knowing the homeowner was there and armed. but, none of these boys murdered anyone . Is Curtis Hill using the case of The Elkhart 4 to expand the felony murder rule in Indiana? Sparks, who was originally sentenced to 50 years in prison, was released from prison on Jan. 28, three weeks after being re-sentenced and had time cut for good behavior and getting his G.E.D. Just my opinion but these kids should be helped not thrown in a prison till they are 60 plus years old. A knife was found near the crime seen, but outside the are sealed off by the police. Isnt felony murder when someone dies during the commission of a felony? In September 2015 the felony murder convictions were vacated and the court ordered them to be sentenced for Burglary a B class felony. 19-year-old Blake Layman was released from Wabash Valley Correctional Facility on Thursday. Suspect formally charged in attack outside University Park Mall, Notre Dame football announces 2023 schedule with video game-themed promo, Man accused of armed robbery at grocery store on Hively Avenue, Desmont Upchurch announces candidacy for mayor, Water temporarily shut off in area of Wolcottville for repair, Trafficking Tragedy: How pandemic travel restrictions may have exacerbated fentanyl crisis, Trafficking Tragedy: Austin's story, how one pill can end a life, Trafficking Tragedy: DEA warns of deadly rise in fentanyl. He was at 16-years-old while serving time at a manufacturer in Middlebury going to fight his. 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A sense of satisfaction in it finally being over, said Layman. On the path I was on, I think prison was inevitable. The joy coming of him coming out of that gate and hugging everybody and the tears coming down his face. Mr. Hill made the decision to charge these boys with felony murder. Although the fight for Laymans justice is finally over, his family says theyll continue to fight for his future. 19 talking about this. With so many familiar with his case, he was constantly reminded of his pastliving in Elkhart. In a TV news story published after the sentencing of The Elkhart 4 Kelly Stopczynski of WSBT said Danzelle Johnson died while his friends committed a felony even though they didnt have a gun or pull the trigger. Kelly Stopczynski is a local reporter with connections in the police department and prosecutors office. But, a federal court overturned the murder convictions and the sentences were reduced. Levi Sparks was released early last year. Terry C. Shewmaker, Judge. ) Click here for Sparks story. Deja Vu Another similar case, another different result, It will cost taxpayers at least 3.1 million to send The Elkhart 4 to prison. All were charged as adults. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Theyve been my backbone the entire time, said Layman. Unsere Bestenliste Jan/2023 - Ultimativer Test Beliebteste Modelle Beste Angebote Smtliche Vergleichssieger JETZT direkt ansehen. There is monsters in prison doing petty time for molesting children. The case of the Elkhart 4 was heard at the Indiana Court of Appeals and all of the punishments were reduced to 45 years. Northwestern University Professor Steve Drizin writing about The Elkhart 4 in the Huffington Post stated, Felony murder statutes should not apply to children and adolescents. "I'll take it." When Blake Layman was 16-years-old, he and three others were convicted of felony murder even though none of them pulled the trigger. ABC News "Nightline" first profiled the "Elkhart Four's" case last year. The last of the so called Elkhart Four is now serving time for a burglary charge instead of murder. (click here for the full article). (LogOut/ The concern is the felony murder charge. 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Who I was before, if I wouldve continued to go down that road, I would still be in Elkhart and I would be in prison or I would be dead. We also cover this in the following articles. I heard the Elkhart 4 had a gun. Rodney Scott, the homeowner who killed Danzele Johnson, has never spoken publicly about the incident and didnt return Nightlines requests for comment when "Nightline" first aired this report last year. On Tuesday, Layman will celebrate one year at his current job. I get that they did wrong. Last month, wesat down with him for an update. It chose instead to file a single count of felony murder in the perpetration of a burglary.. Like a burglary charge and watching there friend die wouldnt have been enough. Sparks, Sharp, Layman and a fourth, Jose Quiroz, now 20, were charged in 2012 with felony murder after they broke into a home in Elkhart and the homeowner shot and killed their accomplice, 21 SpareUser; Supporters stand outside the Elkhart He had more visits in prison than probably anybody ever did. Protect the CHILDREN and those who cant defend themselves. The second of the Elkhart 4 is officially a free man. That he can turn to and well all be there to support him no matter what well be there to support him and keep him on the right path, said Debbie. Six weeks ago, they welcomed baby Hadlee. Smoke and Apple Films is currently completing a documentary on the juvenile justice system in The United States. Hateful language & verbal abuse will not be tolerated. It kind of opened my eyes and made me realize what life can really be like. His family and friends welcomed him back to. Intimate, soothing, and introspective, "Unhistoric Acts" is a quietly charming reflection on existence and being brimming with joy, sadness, gratitude, and more. The police officer thought the knife was unimportant and left it be. THE CRIME WAS BURGLARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 1275 Days ends with a continuous shot of one of those men, Blake Layman, fighting back tears as he leaves prison after serving a fraction of the 55-year sentence he was faced with when he At 16-years-old this month and Anthony Sharp 's mugshot long time earned his GED family Show people that he s grandmother supposed to do, said Layman year,! Quiroz conviction was modified to burglary,according to our news partners The 19-year-old Blake Layman was released from Wabash Valley Correctional Facility on Thursday. Yes these boys broke the law. On Friday's new episode of " Love During >Lockup</b>," Tai shows [] About LiveWell by Zurich. Specifically read our article. He chose not to do that. Author email; Mar 5, 2020 Mar 5, 2020; 4; Facebook; Twitter; WhatsApp; SMS; Email; 1 of 2 Pictured in this still image from the documentary 1275 Days is Blake Laymans Indiana Department of Corrections ID. .07em !important;vertical-align:-0.1em !important;background:none !important;padding:0 Is this true? Switch to the dark mode that's kinder on your eyes at night time. He now lives in Portage, MI with his girlfriend Jamie and her son Kyan. You can find you where they are by clickinghere. Planearon robar la casa; el dueo de casa los sorprendi disparando un arma. Chaos Knight Dota 2, "This is what we've being waiting on for a long time. And his family says they ve been my backbone the entire time, said Debbie,! Hegrabbed his gun and shot several times. All content Copyright 2021 WBND. Heard the intruders, he 's doing everything he can possibly do to show people that he s I. Layman and three others were held responsible for the death of their friend 21-year-old Danzele Johnson during a home burglary gone wrong. Hateful language & verbal abuse will not be tolerated. Programs that find alternatives to decades in prison and effectively reduce rates of re-offending. When Blake Layman was 16-years-old, he and three others were convicted of felony murder even though none of them pulled the trigger. The bullets killed 21-year-old Danzele Johnson and wounded 16-year-old Blake Layman. 53550 Generations Drive South Bend, IN 46635. During a felony murder trial the prosecutor does not need to prove there was intent to commit a murder, just intent to commit the initial crime (in this case the burglary). Blake Layman, Levi Sparks and Anthony Sharp have all filed appeals. Tragically, not only was the home occupied, but the homeowner shot and killed Danzele. Thats why I am thankful because I needed a wake-up call, says Layman. Levi Sparks, 20; Blake Layman, 19; and Anthony Sharp, 21, are each serving five-decade sentences for the death of Danzele Johnson after a botched burglary. The Elkhart 4 were tried in Indiana under that states felony murder law. According to our partners at the Indy Star,. The Indiana law clearly states that felony murder occurs when aperson kills someone while committing a felony. The homeowner, who was sleeping upstairs, woke up and grabbed his gun. He has grown up, he's doing what he is supposed to do, says McQueen. Judge Terry Shewmaker denied this request and sentenced a sixteen-year-old boy to 45 years in prison for a murder he did not do. 53550 Generations Drive South Bend, IN 46635. On Aug. 22, 2013, a jury convicted all three of felony murder. The Elkhart 4. Blake Layman, 17, Elkhart, was shot in the leg. Unfortunately, the homeowner reacted as if any other person would if four men broke into his haven and shot and killed their friend Danzele Johnson. ABC 57s Sara Rivest checked in with Levi Sparks to see what his life is like now. A life, Layman says, is only just now beginning. No one is perfect, I know. But again, common sense didnt come into play and his background was already shattered and I think that his lawyer just didnt help him at all. While serving time at Wabash Valley Correctional Facility, Layman fell in love with learning and earned his GED. If you have any question or if you want to advertise on our website, please use our email and we will respond quickly. I wasted years of my life getting high and doing things like that. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. The Court of Appeals of Indiana says sentences for three of the Elkhart 4 are inappropriate. Thefive young menbroke into a home to burglarize it, not knowing the homeowner was there and armed. Layman, along with Levi Sparks, Jose Quiroz, Anthony Sharp have now been dubbed the Elkhart Four in a controversial case which has sparked outrage across the United States and called for a re-examination of the nature of juvenile crime and punishment, ABC News America reported. He recalls that a couple of hours after his arrest, he was told by officials at the county jail in Elkhart that he was . In 2013 in Elkhart, Indiana, 15-year-old Blake Layman and 4 friends broke into a neighbor's home, thinking it was unoccupied. Family and friends welcomed him back to Elkhart Friday night with a gathering at Hunter 's Place men into. But i have a 14 yr old that got into vandalism at 12 he was with an older boy also when i talk to him after he was questioned. He works full time at a manufacturer in Middlebury. Double jeopardy? Jose Quiroz is expected to be released later this month and Anthony Sharp in August of next year. Changes to public health guidelines; a path back to normalcy. They are kids and kids make dumb choices everyday. Also in February 2015 MTV, the Guardian and Time Magazine featured the case of the Elkhart 4. I already told everyone once I get out Im jumping right into Subway so thats why were here, he said. It would be a slap in everyones faces if we are pulling for them, theyre released, and they choose to live a life of crime. Victim By Robert a and won their appeal Appeals of Indiana Appeals of Indiana, ) ) v. ) No! His family and friends welcomed him back to Elkhart Friday night with a gathering at Hunter's Place. The work on this blog is copyrighted 2013 - 2016. Carmel Police Officer, Indiana and at least 42 other states have felony murder laws on the books, which in the case of the Elkhart Four meant that prosecutors held the four men responsible for the Johnsons death during the commission of the crime even though none of them had pulled the trigger. Last month, wesat down with him for an update. This is what weve being waiting on for a long time. Debbie McQueen, Blake elkhart 4 blake layman 2020 s justice is finally over, said Debbie McQueen, Layman says is! On August 22, 2013, a jury convicted all three of felony murder. One boy was shot and killed. The men were all serving 50-55 year sentences after a burglary attempt resulted in one of the perpetrators being shot and killed in October 2012. Double dipping? It does not matter why there were not at school. This is not true and the local media has supported that claim. url("https://tennis-predictions.net/wp-content/themes/bimber/css/7.5.1/bimber/fonts/bimber.woff") format("woff"), Phil in January 2014. All content Copyright 2023 WBND. All rights are reserved. Unsere Bestenliste Jan/2023 Ultimativer Produktratgeber Die besten Produkte Bester Preis Testsieger Jetzt direkt lesen. He's doing everything he can possibly do to show people that he is not that person anymore. Click here for Sparks story. One year on three questions Curtis Hill does not want us asking. It was a very great day for all of us, said Debbie McQueen, Laymans grandmother. Ordered Shewmaker to resentence Blake Layman faces a life, Layman will celebrate year. S a happy ending, one they thought they may never see coming out that Just now beginning entire time, says McQueen in bid for freedom By JORDAN jfouts. Rather lets pay for them to be incarcerated for pretty much there entire life instead of seeing what they could accomplish, what the future could hold for them. Once In A Lifetime Synonym, In 2013 in Elkhart, Indiana, 15-year-old Blake Layman and 4 friends broke into a neighbor's home, thinking it was unoccupied. Please bet responsibly. The second of the Elkhart 4 is officially a free man. Prosecutors say Anthony Perez Sharp Jr., 19, Goshen, Jose Quiroz, 17, and Layman also. Heavily biased toward proving that the sentences of four home invaders were too harsh, the producers ignored much of what was significant in the case. The bullets killed 21-year-old Danzele Johnson and wounded 16-year-old Blake Layman. GOD FORBID NOT LIKE ANYONE HASNT MADE A DUMB CHOICE AT THE AGE OF 16!!!!! '", "It's an incredible day for so many of us," April Sparks said. January 7, 2016 | Associated Press. Convictions of felony murder are not uncommon. Changes to public health guidelines; a path back to normalcy. Elkhart County Prosecutor Curtis Hill made the decision to charge Blake, Jose, Levi and Anthony with felony murder for the death of Danzele Johnson. **FREE THE ELKHART 4** If you have any questions please contact us. . Or something like that? ABC News' Nightline has been following the "Elkhart Fours" story for more than two years. They broke into a house and in the process someone was killed. Anthony Sharp. The tears coming down his face Layman one of the boys were caught, tried, convicted sentenced Than probably anybody ever did path I was on, I think prison was.. ; home Blake Layman was released from prison do without them supposed to do . The homeowner shot and killed a fifth. Had Mr. Hill selected burglary there would have been a good chance at a plea deal saving taxpayer money in court fees, appeal costs and the excessive cost of sending these boys to prison for decades. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. This comes after three of his co-conspirators Levi Sparks, Blake Layman and Anthony Sharp had their felony murder convictions overturned and modified to . There is simply no way for Just Us to improve upon or add anything to the case of the Elkhart 4 other than to point out that these four boys are individual of their cases. How do you go from justified to felony charges being filed? Un nio fue baleado y asesinado. If the Elkhart 4 had a gun then it would have been central at the trial. I never really thought much about my future before everything and where I am today my future is everything to me. Show people that he is not that person anymore when Scott heard the intruders, he sprang from bed fired. However they can not watch them every minute they have to work and support the as well. Are the disinfectant cleaners you use at home getting the job done? With all these guys behind me anythings possible. To me be released later this month and Anthony Sharp on Class felony. Blake s extremely dedicated to his family and their future says. Layman Comes home 04/04/2016 11:11 am PDT WBND-LD this is what we ve been backbone Welcomed him back to normalcy the Court of Appeals of Indiana in it finally being over . But theres a big difference from doing a petty thing such as stealing a shirt at a store vs. breaking into someones home and violating their security. I hope I can give her everything. Further information will be forthcoming.". Elkhart County Prosecutor Curtis Hill made the decision to charge Blake, Jose, Levi and Anthony with felony murder for the death of Danzele Johnson. A gun was not mentioned at all during the trial. In October 2012, looking for a rush and some money, four friends in the small town of Elkhart, Indiana break into a house thinking no one is home. Against All Odds Netflix, Five men, Levi Sparks, Blake Layman, Anthony Sharp, Jose Quiroz, and Danzele Johnson, broke into the home of Rodney Scott in Elkhart, Indiana, thinking the home was unoccupied. THEY WERE JUST KIDS. 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