Thank you so much for the update. Just last night I was wondering about this case. I was convinced all along it was the stepdad and only a question of finding her body, unfortunately. God rest her little soul.
Since they’ve pled there probably won’t be a trial, just a sentencing hearing. By copping the pleas, I imagine the perps will get life but not the death penalty. At least that spares Rowan’s mother having to sit through the trial.
Not knowing the facts I am torn between sympathy for a mother who lost her daughter in such a brutal fashion because she had to work the night shift at WalMart and not so much sympathy for having married this guy in the first place and subjecting her daughter to being around him. Mostly my sympathies are for poor Rowan who seemingly had an entirely too short life, lived under not-acceptable circumstances. Heartbreaking.
Mine too. I just don't understand how anyone could harm a child like this. They are monsters. Prayers for Rowan.
The judge entered a 'not guilty' plea for Spears & Collings at yesterday's hearing. That is not a 'formal' plea, according to what I read yesterday. As of yesterday neither has a lawyer & both are asking for public defenders. Also, kidnapping charges will almost certainly be filed vs one or both at a later date & in a different county. Also, the murder/ rape charges are in flux pending outcome of forensics.
Also--again from what I've read--their so-called 'confessions' are not considered formal confessions, either.
As far as I am aware, they have made confessions, but have not plead guilty. They entered no plea at their arraignment. They have no legal counsel and have filed for a public defender.