The man who was working at the time soon came home to make the call. im sure the police have thought about this as many others have also. I also agree with you! Jasons inheritance would have been secure if he successfully hid his involvement in his mothers murder so the theory goes. They told the Billy they had someone they were looking at and would be laying charges within weeks. The police report said Billy Dean Carter admitted to authorities that he kicked his father because he was mad.. And tonight I watched the continuance of the same story. With your spouse 24/7 for decades? Jason Carter appeals from the jury verdict finding him civilly liable for the death of his mother and from the district court's rulings on his petitions to vacate the judgment. Pages H149-51. Billy Dean's music has become the soundtrack to our lives. Because i watched the case and believe hes the one that killed her and pointed the finger at his son. My cousin is Jason. The couple has always farmed in the Lacona and Pleasantville areas. Jason Carter appeals from the jury verdict finding him civilly liable for the death of his mother and from the district court's rulings on his petitions to vacate the judgment. When law enforcement officers arrived they found Bill Carter with multiple injuries to his head. Y-CAS-1 3 shift. A passerby called 911 around 5:30 p.m. after noticing Bill Carter lying injured on the road. I just watched the A&E Accused Guilty or Innocent series episode about this case. I watch cases all the time. So glad you brought this to my attention. Much of the information they gave was incomplete or inconsistent with evidence gathered at the crime scene or proven false in other interviews, the judge wrote. 2022. Company. The new evidence, she said, "changes the fractions.". You said my name without issue. He threw it all away and has paid a big price. The Des Moines Register reports that 55-year-old Billy Dean Carter was arrested Wednesday and charged with assaulting his father, 74-year-old Bill Carter. 1993). Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. If you want clarification like this and it is not sealed, I am willing to offer any answers I can. Bill Carter, and his brother, Billy Dean . He apparently said that it was too late as the body was cold and stiff. Bill is related to Shirley Carter and Shirley Marie Carter as well as 2 additional people. According to the complaint, Billy admitted to hitting his father, knocking him to the ground, then kicked his father two times in the head while his father was on the ground. Billy then ran to a nearby field and hid. Republicano. I agree fully. My theory is they planned it and it was all about money. Its not surprising C focuses on her age at the time of marriage. Shirley Carter, 68, died from two gunshot wounds from a medium-caliber rifle in her rural Marion County home. Accused: Guilty or Innocent goes through a murder case in Iowa that was the subject of much debate and discussion when its case updates were made public. Open Menu. However, Lawson's case never really made it to trial and he pleaded guilty to reckless endangerment and voluntary manslaughter in February 2019. A civil jury found Jason Carter liable in his mothers death. He would have gone on cheating and living his life had his mother not gotten in his way. . However, the first call was a missed call as she was checking out. On Friday, June 19, 2015, Shirley Carter, a 68-year-old grandmother, was shot and killed inside her home in rural Lacona, Iowa, in Marion County. According to court documents, Billy Dean Carter told authorities that he had an argument with his father that ended with him knocking his father to the ground and kicking him in the head twice. The unresolved murder case of Shirley Carter is told through the perspective of her son Jason Cater, his family, and the legal defense team, who had to journey through quite the experience to get him acquitted of the crime. Whiskey Myers Announces 2023 Tour Dates. Considering Retiring From The Practice of Law? If his mother had learned of his affair and his knowing that his inheritance could be in jeopardy, I think he could definitely kill her before she told his father. Shirley Carter was shot and killed inside her home near Lacona in June 2015. Bad Police work, and they simply dont want to take any responsibility. If the tables were turned, Jason would be long gone! Officials said the perpetrator shot Mrs. Carter sometime between 7 a.m. and noon, and law enforcement requested the publics assistance in identifying any people or vehicles in the vicinity of the home during that time period. In 2017, a jury ordered another of Bill Carter's sons, Jason Carter, to pay $10 million to the estate of his mother, 68-year-old Shirley, who died in 2015 from two gunshot wounds fired by a rifle. As Jody said, the young marriage was not uncommon at the time, but there are also many failed marriages and unwed mothers. KNOXVILLE, Iowa An Iowa man who successfully sued one of his sons for the shooting death of his wife has been assaulted by his other son, police said. The unresolved murder case of Shirley Carter is told through the perspective of her son Jason Cater, his family, and the legal defense team, who had to journey through quite the experience to get him acquitted of the crime. Administered by Fan Clubhouse. Shirley Carter was shot and killed in the kitchen of her home in Lacona in 2015. It seems clear Jason was not the killer since video places him far away at the time of the murder. The caller was his adult daughter, Jana Lain from Centerville, who said shed just received a phone call from Jason, whod told her he had found their mother dead in their parents kitchen. Hearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. Or is the inheritance you think is coming your way giving you the courage to persevere? Attorney: Christensen, C.J., delivered the opinion of the court, in which all participating justices joined. Jason was civilly accused by his father and brother of intentionally shooting his mother. Billy Dean Shaw Obituary We are sad to announce that on January 15, 2022, at the age of 85, Billy Dean Shaw (Audubon, Iowa) passed away. My in-laws are farmers and are great people, However, Ive seen enough from their more distant relatives, neighboring farming families, landlords & tenants to know millions of dollars in farmland corrupts. Billy Dean Carter allegedly assaulted his father Bill Carter near Bills home at approximately 5:30 Wednesday night after an argument. Appel and Mansfield, JJ., took no part in the consideration or the decision of the case. Bill told the Register he wasnt allowed to check his safe in the basement, where he kept the gun Jason had given him, to see if it was missing. Thus, Lawson is still in prison. But her body was not wet when it was found. Hi alibi was checked a million times, and verified by several people who interacted with him at work the days leading up to the crime, and the day of. If you want to make sure you have the necessary supplies on hand to treat a future breakout, acne patches are the answer. Unless youre the husband or wife, the happiness of a marriage is never known. The reason we decided to file is because we were afraid there wouldnt be any justice for Shirley, Bill told KCCI Channel 8 in a June 21, 2016, news report. The criminal complaint says Billy was at the home of his father, 74-year-old Bill Carter, in rural Lacona Wednesday afternoon when the two began arguing. The 2024 United States House of Representatives elections will be held on November 5, 2024, as part of the 2024 United States elections, to elect representatives from all 435 congressional districts across each of the 50 U.S. states, as well as six non-voting delegates from the District of Columbia and the inhabited U.S. territories.Special elections may also be held on various dates . He was the plaintiff in the civil trial related to Shirley Carters death in which son Jason was found civilly liable for her death. Billy Dean Carter, Bill G. Carter, and the Estate of Shirley D. Carter, by and through Bill G. Carter, Executor, Allison F. KanneChristine E. BranstadNathan A. 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Investigators said they didnt believe the public was in any kind of danger, but the words did little to calm neighbors nerves. Married at 16? Need DateTime. During the trial, she recalled the conversation. Experts for both Jason and Bill Carter, Mertz noted, said whoever killed Shirley likely staged the crime scene to look like a burglary becausemore than $1,000 in cash and pill were left behind. The criminal complaint says Billy was at the home of his father, 74-year-old Bill Carter, in rural Lacona Wednesday afternoon when the two began arguing. He was born in Ames, Iowa, on June 26, 1944, the son of George and Donapearl (Dixson). All Rights Reserved, Home Billy Dean is not due to play near your location currently - but they are scheduled to play 4 concerts across 1 country in 2023-2024. State of Iowa rests its case in the Jason Carter murder trial. In a press conference held Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Des Moines, Bill Carter said he still loves his son but cant forgive him. Jul 2, 2020 MARION COUNTY, Iowa -- A Marion County man who successfully sued one of his sons for the wrongful death of his wife in 2015 has been hospitalized after allegedly being attacked by his other son. KNOXVILLE, Iowa (AP) Police say an Iowa man who successfully sued one of his sons for the shooting death of his wife has been assaulted by his other son. The results of the attorney and private investigator lead Bill to file a wrongful death suit against his son, Jason. I appreciate this explanation. After Jason told her that he would not make the 911 call, she made the call herself. I find that a little bizaar. According to court documents, 55-year-old Billy. Jason Carter, who has pleaded not guilty to murder, knew information about the homicidethat only the killer would have known, authorities said. 2023 Court TV Media LLC, part of The E.W. It would be illegal for me to do so. Jasons name is excluded from his mothers headstone. Sounds to me like the police have some work to do. The son was extremly emotional. His wife staysshe is nuts! KP, thanks for catching that. MThinks Bill Carter protested too much boo hooing over Shirleys death. Billy Dean admitted to hitting Bill to the ground and kicking him twice before running off to a nearby field. Advertisement Authorities in Marion County said officers responded to Bill Carter's home after receiving a 911. Additional Cosponsors: Pages H152-53. After arriving home, Bill said he found his wifes body on the kitchen floor in a pool of blood, her arms folded across her chest. He says his semi is loaded from the day before with corn, ready to go to Cargill, about 50-60 minutes away to deliver grain. Donny tells them he hopes he doesnt mind that he sent them a ballot and would appreciate their vote. Neighbors in Shock over Shooting Death of Good Grandmother WHOTV.com, June 22, 2015. This would not be the first time the case has received much attention, as Dateline showcased the case in one of its episodes. LE screwed up this case so much I think they created the timeline of her death to match Bills timeline of his movements. Billy Carter remains in the Marion County Jail on a bond of $5,000. Lucien Christofis is 188cm / 6'2'' tall. Why? A no contact order has been put in place to protect Bill Carter. Court documents: Bill Carter injured by son 'because he was mad'. They found a truck that was possibly seen in the area, plus the phone belonging to someone of interest pinged off the closest tower to the Carter farm at 9:23am (or very close to that time, as I dont recall the exact time they said). Police said the younger Carter knocked his father to the ground and kicked him twice on a road near the elder father's home following an argument. And 4) most important. 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