Johnny S. Clarke & Lisa Straub- young Ohio couple murdered

[Older Than Dirt]

/12/2012 1 Title : ORD:ORDER
500-000007227 issued by 153 ()

Dated June 12, 2012. Court Reporter JANET TERRY ordered.
State of Ohio: ROBERT MILLER. JOHN THEBES present on
behalf of the defendant. Defendant, SAMUEL TODD WILLIAMS
presence in court waived.

Matter came on to be heard on the transfer of the
subpoenaed records from the Lucas County Child Support
Enforcement Agency. Walter Graff, present and sworn.
Non-redacted records admitted as Court's Exhibit #A111,
and placed under Seal by Court Order. Redacted records
transferred to defendant's counsel and the State of Ohio.

Bond continued at 4.3 million dollars; No 10%.

JUDGE DEAN MANDROS
PARTY : D1 - WILLIAMS SAMUEL TODD

6/13/2012 1 Title : PLDUPPLEMENTAL
FILED BY PROSECUTOR
PARTY : D1 - WILLIAMS SAMUEL TODD

6/13/2012 2 Title : PLDUPPLEMENTAL
FILED BY PROSECUTOR
PARTY : D1 - WILLIAMS SAMUEL TODD

6/15/2012 1 Title : PLDUPPLEMENTAL
FILED BY PROSECUTOR
PARTY : D1 - WILLIAMS SAMUEL TODD

[queen bitch]

So which family member of Sam's has been banned? Any clue here?

[Lady Cop]

good source tells me a member of the williams family, last name Dale, got into a shoving match with big john. so if that's the case, john should be banned/barred also. they have filed complaints against each other.

emotions running very high i am sure.

and maytee and john are material witnesses, should not even be in court hearings until they testify!

[Older Than Dirt]

6/14/2012 2 Title : MTN:FOR LEAVE FILED
TO FILE MOTION TO COMPEL DISCOVERY UNDER SEAL
PARTY : D1 - PETTAWAY CAMEO

6/15/2012 2 Title : PLDUPPLEMENTAL
FILED BY PROSECUTOR
PARTY : D1 - PETTAWAY CAMEO

6/18/2012 1 Title : ORD:MOTION GRANTED
631-000002832 issued by 226 ()

This matter came on to be heard upon the Motion for Leave
to File Motion to Compel Under Seal filed on behalf of the
defendant by attorneys Merle Dech and Mark Geudtner on
June 14, 2012. Motion is found well taken and is granted.

Dated:
JUDGE JAMES D. BATES

[Older Than Dirt]

PARTY : D1 - WILLIAMS SAMUEL TODD

6/18/2012 1 Title : ORD:MOTION DENIED
632-000005836 issued by 153 ()

Defendant, Samuel Todd Williams, in his motions designated
D#31 and D#39 challenges
constitutionality of the capital specifications charged in
the indictment against him. The Court rules as follows:
#D31 - Motion to Dismiss Capital Specification:
Defendant by this motion asks that this Court dismiss the
capital specifications filed against him arguing that the
decision to present the capital specifications to the
Lucas County Grand jury was the result of an
unconstitutional, arbitrary decision by the Lucas County
Prosecutor's Office. In support of this motion, Defendant
has listed ten defendants charged with homicide and one or
more other felonies, claiming that none of these
defendants were indicted with "death specifications." It
is from this bare listing of defendants and charges that
Defendant argues that "[A] review of the case files
yielded no discernible distinction between the acts
constituting the offenses in these cases and the instant
case."

Defendant's motion is deficient in numerous areas. First,
none of the listed cases involve the death of multiple
victims as does the present case. Next, there is no
allegation, let alone evidence, as to whether capital
specifications were sought by the State in any of the
listed cases. Additionally, it may be that the lack of
death specifications was the result of decisions by the
grand jury itself and not a decision by the prosecutor.
Further, it has been repeatedly held that "absent facts to
the contrary, it cannot be assumed that prosecutors will
be motivated in their charging decision by factors other
than the strength of their case and the likelihood that a
jury would impose the death penalty if it convicts." State
v. Frazier, 6^th Dist. No. L-07-1388, 2008-Ohio-5027, ¶ 66,
citing State v. Jenkins, 15 Ohio St.3d 164, 169, 473
N.E.2d 264 (1984).
The State of Ohio has broad discretion as to charging
decisions. Bordenkircher v. Hayes, 434 U.S. 357, 364, 98
S.Ct. 663, 54 L.Ed.2d 604 (1978). There is a "strong
presumption of regularity" in prosecutorial discretion.
State v. Norris, 147 Ohio App.3d 224, 229, 2002-Ohio-1033
(1^st Dist.). The prosecution is presumed not to have
discriminated and, therefore, the burden is on the
defendant to show otherwise. State v. Keene, 81 Ohio St.3d
646, 653, 1998-Ohio-342, 693 N.E.2d 246.
A mere showing that another person similarly situated was
not prosecuted is not enough; a defendant must demonstrate
actual discrimination due to invidious motives or bad
faith. State v. Freeman, 20 Ohio St.3d 55, 58, 485 N.E.2d
1043 (1985). Intentional or purposeful discrimination
will not be presumed from a showing of differing
treatment. Id.
Defendant has failed as to his burden. Therefore,
Defendant's Motion #D31 is found not well taken and
DENIED.

#D39 - Motion to Dismiss Capital Components:
In this motion Defendant seeks to have the death
specifications dismissed due to Constitutional and
international law violations. Defendant raises 13 claims,
many of which contain multiple sub-arguments.

During the course of the 31 years since Ohio reinstated
the death penalty, the Ohio Supreme Court has addressed
all of the claims raised. In so doing, the Ohio Supreme
Court has repeatedly held that Ohio's death penalty scheme
is constitutional and does not violate international law.
In capital cases, when issues of law have been considered
and decided by the Supreme Court of Ohio and are raised
anew in a subsequent capital case, it is proper to dispose
of these issues summarily. State v. Poindexter, 36 Ohio
St.3d 1, 520 N.E.2d 568 (1988), syllabus.
The Supreme Court of Ohio has previously addressed the
issues which the Defendant raises in support of his motion
to dismiss. See State v. LaMar, 95 Ohio St.3d 181, 2002-
Ohio-2128, 767 N.E.2d 166; State v. Carter, 89 Ohio St.3d
593, 607, 2000-Ohio-172, 734 N.E.2d 345; State v. Steffen,
31 Ohio St.3d 111, 509 N.E.2d 383 (1987), paragraph one of
the syllabus; State v. Jenkins, 15 Ohio St.3d 164, 473
N.E.2d 264 (1984); State v. Maurer, 15 Ohio St.3d 239, 473
N.E.2d 768 (1984); State v. Buell, 22 Ohio St.3d 124, 489
N.E.2d 795 (1986); State v. Williams, 23 Ohio St.3d 16,
490 N.E.2d 906 (1986); Poindexter, supra; State v. Roe, 41
Ohio St.3d 18, 535 N.E.2d 1351 (1989); State v. Bradley,
42 Ohio St.3d 136, 538 N.E.2d 373 (1989); State v. Hicks,
43 Ohio St.3d 72, 538 N.E.2d 1030 (1989); State v.
Coleman, 45 Ohio St.3d 298, 544 N.E.2d 622 (1989); State
v. Johnson, 46 Ohio St.3d 96, 545 N.E.2d 636 (1989).
The Court further rejects the Defendant's claim that
Ohio's death penalty statutes violate international law
and treaties to which the United States is a party. See
State v. Davis, 116 Ohio St.3d 404, 456, 2008-Ohio-2, 880
N.E.2d 31; State v. Bey, 85 Ohio St.3d 487, 502, 1999-
Ohio-283, 709 N.E.2d 484.
Defendant's Motion #D39 is found not well taken and
DENIED.

JUDGE DEAN MANDROS
PARTY : D1 - WILLIAMS SAMUEL TODD

[NightOwl]

Nice job Older Than Dirt, looks to me like a no winner for Williams.

I checked out the supplemental discovery some CD's were mentioned, witnesses not mentioned for safety reasons names withheld. Facebook pages were mentioned again so LE definitely check there. AG & CW on the list and Eric Taylor mentioned possibly a letter received from him, trying to recall what I read. Not a great deal of new information.

[Older Than Dirt]

This might sound strange, but it appears that their top notch att'ys. are going all out for them, and I'm glad! Nobody can say that these guys haven't had the best of the best!!!!!

[koko]

i trimmed the quote a wee bit

good source tells me a member of the williams family, last name Dale, got into a shoving match with big john. so if that's the case, john should be banned/barred also. they have filed complaints against each other.

emotions running very high i am sure.

Interesting, any word on the williams' relative's behavior in court prior to that incident? This guy specifically i mean.

[Lady Cop]

This might sound strange, but it appears that their top notch att'ys. are going all out for them, and I'm glad! Nobody can say that these guys haven't had the best of the best!!!!!

everyone whose freedom or life are in jeopardy in our courts should have the best representation possible.

that said...if they are proven guilty of these cruel horrible murders, i hope they are never free for one moment again. it is impossible to not remember what these 2 kids suffered. often victims are lost in trials, i hope they are at the forefront of the judge and jurors' minds.

while the defendants get a fair trial.

[Older Than Dirt]

LC, Well said!

[Older Than Dirt]

6/19/2012 1 Title : MTN:TO COMPEL FILED
DISCOVERY FILED UNDER SEAL
PARTY : D1 - PETTAWAY CAMEO

6/19/2012 2 Title : MTN:IN LIMINE FILED
TO PROHIBIT ADMISSION OF CO-DEFENDANT'S JAIL PHONE CALLS
PARTY : D1 - PETTAWAY CAMEO

[Lady Cop]

PROHIBIT ADMISSION OF CO-DEFENDANT'S JAIL PHONE CALLS


that's not happening!
or i'd be shocked.

[Older Than Dirt]

012 1 Title : HRGRETRIAL HEARING HELD
771-000020231 issued by 226 ()
June 22, 2012. Court Reporter JANET TERRY, Assistant
Prosecutor JEFFREY LINGO, MERLE R. DECH on behalf of the
Defendant, and Defendant CAMEO PETTAWAY present in
court.
Matter called for Pretrial Hearing. Pretrial held.
Defendant's Motion in Limine: To Prohibit Admission of
Co-Defendant's Jail Phone Calls filed on June 19, 2012 is
GRANTED. Defendant's Motion to Appropriate Additional of
Funds for Conulting Mental Retardation Expert filed June
11, 2012 is GRANTED. The funds for Dr. John Matthew
Fabian is increased to $20,000.00.
Bond is continued.
JUDGE JAMES D. BATES
PARTY : D1 - PETTAWAY CAMEO
6/22/2012 3 Title : SUBPOENA TO PROD EVID GRANTED
LUCAS COUNTY JAIL/LUCAS COUNTY CORRECTION CENTER
PARTY : D1 - PETTAWAY CAMEO

[Older Than Dirt]

6/22/2012 1 Title : SUBPOENA TO PROD EVID GRANTED
LUCAS COUNTY JAIL/LUCAS COUNTY CORRECTIONS CENTER
1622 SPIELBUSCH AVENUE
TOLEDO, OH 43604
PARTY : D1 - WILLIAMS SAMUEL TODD

[Duchess]

Twenty thousand dollars. Jesus Christ. Work hard Ohio, murdering bastards need your money for their defense.

[Lady Cop]

PROHIBIT ADMISSION OF CO-DEFENDANT'S JAIL PHONE CALLS


that's not happening!
or i'd be shocked.

Defendant's Motion in Limine: To Prohibit Admission of
Co-Defendant's Jail Phone Calls filed on June 19, 2012 is
GRANTED.

WELL CALL ME SHOCKED!! electrocuted!

[imsuchawildflower]

I wonder what in the hell the defense arguments were
in order to get that denied. Wow.
20k? wtf?

[NightOwl]

Twenty thousand dollars. Jesus Christ. Work hard Ohio, murdering bastards need your money for their defense.

I agree with you Duchess! is this a typing error here or what? how much is this Doctor billing an hour for riff raff like this? I've heard of greedy lawyers charging $300 per hour. The Lawyers and Doctors are going to ruin us yet IMO no country can keep up with this type of greed.

[Older Than Dirt]

From Pettaway court document dated 6-11. The initial $7,500.00 has been eclipsed. Dr. Fabian normal rate is $250.00 per hour. He has reduced his fee to $200.00 for this case.

[Cracker]

Mustang,

I can't hit on you with your mom here.