02-16-2011, 11:40 AM
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
TAMPA -- BayNews9
The mother accused of killing her two teenage children pleaded not guilty in court Wednesday.
Amid extra security, Julie Schenecker formally heard the charges against her. Aided by a public defender, Schenecker entered a plea of not guilty.
According to Tampa Police, Schenecker shot and killed her children Calyx, 16, and Beau, 13.
Assistant Public Defender Robert Frasier says he intends to file a motion to freeze the family's assets until they can decide who will pay for her defense.
Investigators said the 50-year-old mother wrote a note describing her plans to shoot her children and herself before shooting the two teens on Jan. 27. Schenecker was booked into jail the same day her teens were found shot to death.
The Hillsborough County grand jury formally charged her with two counts of premeditated first-degree murder on Feb. 10. The charges could carry the death penalty if she is convicted.
Following the not guilty plea, a spokeswoman for Schenecker's husband, Col. Parker Schenecker, released the following statement:
Colonel Parker Schenecker is currently out of the state and was unable to attend Wednesday's arraignment for Julie Schenecker. Currently, he is meeting with family members and close friends to formalize his plans to honor the memory of Calyx and Beau. At the same time, he is considering the best path to help him heal from this tragedy.
Parker would like to thank everyone who has reached out to express their love for Calyx and Beau and who have shown support for his family during this difficult time. The generosity and love supporters have shown through letters, phone calls and donations to the Calyx and Beau Schenecker Memorial Fund has been humbling. Parker has finalized plans for the Fund's first donation: C. Leon King High School's Relay for Life benefitting the American Cancer Society. Calyx's school recently notified Parker that they will honor Calyx by retaining her as Captain of her Harry Potter-inspired "Wizarding Independence Day" team. This contribution is just the first step in keeping his promise to support those causes and activities his children found important.
-- Lisa Eichhorn, Schenecker Family Spokesperson
TAMPA -- BayNews9
The mother accused of killing her two teenage children pleaded not guilty in court Wednesday.
Amid extra security, Julie Schenecker formally heard the charges against her. Aided by a public defender, Schenecker entered a plea of not guilty.
According to Tampa Police, Schenecker shot and killed her children Calyx, 16, and Beau, 13.
Assistant Public Defender Robert Frasier says he intends to file a motion to freeze the family's assets until they can decide who will pay for her defense.
Investigators said the 50-year-old mother wrote a note describing her plans to shoot her children and herself before shooting the two teens on Jan. 27. Schenecker was booked into jail the same day her teens were found shot to death.
The Hillsborough County grand jury formally charged her with two counts of premeditated first-degree murder on Feb. 10. The charges could carry the death penalty if she is convicted.
Following the not guilty plea, a spokeswoman for Schenecker's husband, Col. Parker Schenecker, released the following statement:
Colonel Parker Schenecker is currently out of the state and was unable to attend Wednesday's arraignment for Julie Schenecker. Currently, he is meeting with family members and close friends to formalize his plans to honor the memory of Calyx and Beau. At the same time, he is considering the best path to help him heal from this tragedy.
Parker would like to thank everyone who has reached out to express their love for Calyx and Beau and who have shown support for his family during this difficult time. The generosity and love supporters have shown through letters, phone calls and donations to the Calyx and Beau Schenecker Memorial Fund has been humbling. Parker has finalized plans for the Fund's first donation: C. Leon King High School's Relay for Life benefitting the American Cancer Society. Calyx's school recently notified Parker that they will honor Calyx by retaining her as Captain of her Harry Potter-inspired "Wizarding Independence Day" team. This contribution is just the first step in keeping his promise to support those causes and activities his children found important.
-- Lisa Eichhorn, Schenecker Family Spokesperson