Hearings in Dayton’s U.S. District Court were for those accused of crimes related to the August 2017 death of Robert Caldwell, 35.
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Hearings were scheduled Friday for several defendants in the case of the Beavercreek man who was killed and whose son is still missing.
Tawnney Caldwell is being held with no bond on death penalty-eligible charges. Six defendants face federal charges.
“The Government has indicated they may seek the death penalty for two (2) of the co-defendants, including Ms. Caldwell,” attorney Christian Cavalier wrote. “The case involves voluminous discovery, some of which has yet to be disclosed by the Government.
“Based upon the aforementioned factors, the Court has ample basis in which to make a factual finding that the ends of justice served by granting a continuance outweigh the best interest of the public and the Defendant in a speedy trial.”
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The FBI also continues to offer a $15,000 reward for information leading to the recovery of missing child Jacob Lee Caldwell, the 14-year-old son who saw his father shot. An older brother ran to a restaurant to tell others what happened.
Court dockets don’t indicate the exact nature of the motion hearing, but four defendants have made motions to sever their cases from the others.
Those include Tawney Caldwell and Chandra Harmon plus Chance Deakin (aka Roberts) and Christopher Roberts, who both face felony gun charges.
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Sterling H. Roberts, 34, was indicted for cyber stalking, interstate traveling to kill Robert Crawford and other charges. Roberts hasn’t been extradited from South Carolina, where he pleaded guilty to a weapons charge after allegedly firing at a deputy.
James T. Harmon, 55, of Burlington, Ky. was indicted for transfer of a firearm to a prohibited person and aiding and abetting.
The judge ruled that defense attorneys could see numerous search warrants, returns and affidavits restricted from public view.
Tipsters are asked to call (937) 310-3200 or visit online at tips.fbi.gov with information.
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