The Holly Bobo Kidnapping

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Judge sets bond for suspect in Holly Bobo disappearance
Posted: Oct 22, 2014 7:27 AM PST
Updated: Oct 22, 2014 8:22 AM PST

DECATURVILLE, TN (WSMV) -

A judge set a $25,000 bond for Dylan Adams, charged with two counts of rape of Holly Bobo on the day she disappeared, in Decatur County Circuit Court on Wednesday morning.

In a brief appearance, Judge C. Creed McGinley set the bond for Dylan Adams, brother of Zachary Adams, one of two who have been charged with kidnapping and murdering Bobo.

Bobo was taken from her Darden, TN, home on April 13, 2011.

Adams and Jason Wayne Autry have been charged with aggravated kidnapping and murder.

Tampering with evidence charges were dismissed against Dylan Adams and Mark Pearcy.

Dylan Adams has been held in the Robertson County jail since being indicted on the rape charges. He allegedly admitted to TBI agents that he was involved in the forcible rape of Bobo on April 13, 2011.

Bobo's remains were found in Decatur County in September. Two Benton County men discovered a human skull while searching for ginseng in a remote, wooded area off of County Corner Road near Holladay.

Judge sets bond for suspect in Holly Bobo disappearance - WRCBtv.com | Chattanooga News, Weather & Sports
 
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Family of accused Bobo killer not happy about ribbons supporting her
Posted 3:12 pm, October 22, 2014, by Katie Rufener,
Updated at 05:04pm, October 22, 2014

DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. — Relatives of two men charged in the Holly Bobo case aren’t happy with the special treatment the murdered woman’s family is receiving.

Dylan Adams pleaded not guilty to two charges of rape in court Wednesday.

His brother, Zach, is one of two people charged with Holly’s kidnapping and murder.

WREG talked with their cousin, who feels the community’s unwavering support for the Bobos is a slap in the face.

Ribbons were put up everywhere by friends of the Bobos. They call themselves the Justice for Holly group, and while some may see them as harmless, family of Zach and Dylan Adams think they are anything but.

Zach and Dylan’s cousin Moss Miller said, “It instills something in a person’s mind when they see that ribbon. They have come up with this hype that they want justice for Bobo. They’re not looking for justice.”

It’s clear Decatur County is still in mourning for murdered nursing student Holly Bobo.

The county, including government buildings, is covered in the colors she’s known for – pink and green.

“If they want to put a post in somebody’s yard that’s one thing, but you don’t do this stuff on government property that all of us pay taxes to support,” Miller said angrily.

Dist. Atty. Matt Stowe said the ribbons are perfectly legal.

“Members of the public have free-speech rights, and as long as they’re not disturbing the court room or violating a court order they can do or say what they want to,” he said.

But Miller said both men are innocent, and he doesn’t appreciate the community, churches, and even law-enforcement siding with the Bobos, especially since Zach and Dylan are innocent until proven guilty.

“There are people, educated, seemingly intelligent people that have made comments like, ‘Why don’t we just go ahead and hang them,'” he said.

He’s also unhappy with the seating arrangement in court. Judge Creed McGinley always reserves the first few rows for Holly Bobo’s family.

“They didn’t have reserved seating for us,” Miller said. “The sheriff didn’t take us out and talk to us. This whole thing is one-sided.”

Stowe said that’s also something Zach and Dylan’s family will just have to deal with.

“I can’t speak to reserved seating or the way Judge McGinley runs his courtroom,” he said. “Judge McGinley tells me how he’s going to run things, and I do exactly what the judge says.”

Dylan Adams’ bond is set at $25,000. A motion hearing is set for December 17.

Family of accused Bobo killer not happy about ribbons supporting her | WREG.com
 
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Perhaps they found the cell phone footage...
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If that's the case, then I'd imagine they would charge him with conspiracy, kidnapping, and some other things as well. I read all they have is a forced confession by the police.
 
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If that's the case, then I'd imagine they would charge him with conspiracy, kidnapping, and some other things as well. I read all they have is a forced confession by the police.
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Maybe so... unless he's flipping on the others involved for a reduced rape charge (as opposed to kidnapping and murder).

I don't know... maybe I've watched too much Law & Order and it's wishful thinking. If these guys are guilty, I would just hate to see them walk because of the state's incompetence.
 
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$25,000 bond sounds really low for a case like this.
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First thought to pop in my head when I read this. Makes me believe that this guy is the witness that implicates the other two. Which also makes me think the state's case is really weak.
 
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$25,000 bond sounds really low for a case like this.
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Judge said just because this case is so controversial it doesn't change the fact that what they were looking at was a rape charge. He can't apply a heavier bond "just because".
 
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Holly Bobo's accused killer charged with bringing drugs into jail
Posted: Oct 28, 2014 6:46 PM PST
Updated: Oct 28, 2014 6:49 PM PST

DECATURVILLE, TN (WSMV) -

The man accused of killing Holly Bobo has been indicted for smuggling drugs into jail.

In March, the TBI said Zachary Adams brought meth into jail when he was transferred from Decatur County to the Chester County Jail.

Officials said Adams has been indicted by the grand jury for bring contraband behind bars.


Holly Bobo's accused killer charged with bringing drugs into jai - CBS 5 - KPHO
 
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Family of accused Bobo killer not happy about ribbons supporting her
Posted 3:12 pm, October 22, 2014, by Katie Rufener,
Updated at 05:04pm, October 22, 2014

DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. — Relatives of two men charged in the Holly Bobo case aren’t happy with the special treatment the murdered woman’s family is receiving.

Dylan Adams pleaded not guilty to two charges of rape in court Wednesday.

His brother, Zach, is one of two people charged with Holly’s kidnapping and murder.

WREG talked with their cousin, who feels the community’s unwavering support for the Bobos is a slap in the face.

Ribbons were put up everywhere by friends of the Bobos. They call themselves the Justice for Holly group, and while some may see them as harmless, family of Zach and Dylan Adams think they are anything but.

Zach and Dylan’s cousin Moss Miller said, “It instills something in a person’s mind when they see that ribbon. They have come up with this hype that they want justice for Bobo. They’re not looking for justice.”

It’s clear Decatur County is still in mourning for murdered nursing student Holly Bobo.

The county, including government buildings, is covered in the colors she’s known for – pink and green.

“If they want to put a post in somebody’s yard that’s one thing, but you don’t do this stuff on government property that all of us pay taxes to support,” Miller said angrily.

Dist. Atty. Matt Stowe said the ribbons are perfectly legal.

“Members of the public have free-speech rights, and as long as they’re not disturbing the court room or violating a court order they can do or say what they want to,” he said.

But Miller said both men are innocent, and he doesn’t appreciate the community, churches, and even law-enforcement siding with the Bobos, especially since Zach and Dylan are innocent until proven guilty.

“There are people, educated, seemingly intelligent people that have made comments like, ‘Why don’t we just go ahead and hang them,'” he said.

He’s also unhappy with the seating arrangement in court. Judge Creed McGinley always reserves the first few rows for Holly Bobo’s family.

“They didn’t have reserved seating for us,” Miller said. “The sheriff didn’t take us out and talk to us. This whole thing is one-sided.”

Stowe said that’s also something Zach and Dylan’s family will just have to deal with.

“I can’t speak to reserved seating or the way Judge McGinley runs his courtroom,” he said. “Judge McGinley tells me how he’s going to run things, and I do exactly what the judge says.”

Dylan Adams’ bond is set at $25,000. A motion hearing is set for December 17.

Family of accused Bobo killer not happy about ribbons supporting her | WREG.com
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Wow, what trash! I can understand someone taking up for their family member if they are accused for a crime, but I just cannot believe that they are slamming a murder victims family. Especially if they supposedly did not do it.
 
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DA Not Pursuing Charges Against Holly Bobo Suspect
Posted: Oct 29, 2014 7:07 PM PST
Updated: Oct 29, 2014 7:18 PM PST

DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. (FOX13) - The Decatur County District Attorney has not pursued formal charges against Holly Bobo suspect Jeff Pearcy, according to Pearcy's attorney. Previously, Pearcy was “informally” charged with Tampering with Evidence and Accessory After the Fact.

Pearcy's Attorney Olin Baker describes the situation as a “legal black hole.” He said the District Attorney did not take the charges before grand jury, meaning formal charges were not issued.
He added Pearcy's arraignment originally scheduled for Oct. 27 has been canceled because of this development.

This does not mean the D.A.'s Office would not be able to bring the charges before the grand jury again.

On Oct. 15, District Attorney Matt Stowe dropped the Tampering With Evidence and Accessory After the Fact charges against Mark Pearcy as well as dropped the Tampering With Evidence charge against John Dylan Adams.

Dylan Adams is still charged with two counts of Rape, which he pled not guilty to in court last week despite signing a confession a month before.

Zachary Adams and Jason Autry are currently charged with First Degree Felony Murder and Aggravated Kidnapping in the Holly Bobo case.

DA Not Pursuing Charges Against Holly Bobo Suspect - FOX13 News, WHBQ FOX 13
 
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District Attorney adds new attorneys to team for Holly Bobo cases

Story Created: Nov 3, 2014 at 10:44 PM CST
Story Updated: Nov 3, 2014 at 10:55 PM CST

DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- District Attorney Matt Stowe said he will consider the death penalty against Zach Adams and Jason Autry, the two men charged with Holly Bobo's 2011 death and disappearance.

Stowe said he is now building a team equipped to do so.

"We are putting together a section of attorneys whose particular focus and skill is the death penalty," he said.

Stowe is bringing in two new team members. Jennifer Nichols is currently the Chief Assistant District Attorney in Memphis and will assist on the Bobo case.

"She's been a part of the trial team, a key part, if not the principle part, of the team that's put several people that are on death row currently in the state of Tennessee," he said.

Carthel Smith, a Lexington attorney, was sworn in Monday as Stowe's new assistant district attorney.

Kenneth Rochelle hopes a skilled team will promise closure.

"They need to go ahead and get justice for the family and get it over with where they can resolve and go on with their lives," Rochelle said.

Stowe said choosing the new team has been his toughest job yet but he is confident as they move toward a possible trial.

"We're going to have the very best people that I know how to put together fighting it, and no, I'm not going to be nervous, I'm not going to be afraid or anything else. I have one single purpose that I think God put me here for which is to get justice for Holly," Stowe said.

Stowe said he plans to add at least one more person to his trial team.

Zach and Dylan Adams and Jason Autry are scheduled to return to court in December.

District Attorney adds new attorneys to team for Holly Bobo cases | WBBJTV West Tennessee's News Channel | Local News
 
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Lawsuit aims to restore immunity for man in Holly Bobo case
Posted: Nov 06, 2014 1:17 PM PST
Updated: Nov 06, 2014 05:54 PM
By Joseph Pleasant, Reporter

DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. - The man once protected by the TBI in exchange for information in the disappearance of Holly Bobo is planning to be in court next month to fight to keep his immunity.

Shayne Austin was initially given the immunity sometime in April but it was revoked after the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said he was not truthful.
TBI later emailed Austin's attorney to tell him the immunity agreement was null and void.

His attorney, Luke Evans, then filed a civil suit in an attempt to force the TBI to adhere to the immunity deal, but a Decatur County Chancery chancellor threw out the case because she said her court had no jurisdiction over a matter tied to a criminal prosecution.

Austin's attorney then refilled the suit in circuit criminal court.

He is scheduled for a hearing on the criminal suit on Dec. 2 at 10 a.m. in front of Judge Creed McGinley.

McGinley is the same judge hearing the other Bobo-related cases in Decatur County.

So far, Austin has not been charged with a crime in connection to Bobo's kidnapping and murder.
Evans, Austin's attorney, sent the following statement to News 2 about his client's situation:

"Mr. Austin's misplaced inclusion into this case has been devastating. To be on the receiving end of a witch hunt is a tremendous load for anyone to endure. It's a shame that the State has been so reckless when making allegations against my client regarding his supposed involvement in this case, especially when the allegations are without merit. Mr. Austin had nothing to do with the tragic circumstances that befell Holly Bobo. He has remained cooperative with law enforcement throughout the investigation, and the State has presented no proof to support the allegations against him. Instead, they make unfounded accusations and threats of arrest. It is my client's sincere hope that both the false accusations and threats of arrest will stop. Resources need to be focused on facts, not speculation, so that those responsible can be held accountable. Justice for Holly Bobo cannot be attained at the expense of innocent men."

The TBI did not comment on Austin's situation, citing that this is “still an open and very active case.”

Bobo disappeared from her home on April 13, 2011 but her remains were not found until Sept. 7 of this year.

Zach Adams, 26, and Jason Autry, 39, are both charged with first degree murder and especially aggravated kidnapping in her death.

Adams' brother, Dylan Adams, was also indicted in October on two counts of rape against Bobo for an alleged assault that occurred the same as her 2011 disappearance.

Lawsuit aims to restore immunity for man in Holly Bobo case - WKRN News 2
 
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Lawsuit aims to restore immunity for man in Holly Bobo case

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His attorney, Luke Evans, then filed a civil suit in an attempt to force the TBI to adhere to the immunity deal, but a Decatur County Chancery chancellor threw out the case because she said her court had no jurisdiction over a matter tied to a criminal prosecution.

Austin's attorney then refilled the suit in circuit criminal court.

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I'm not an attorney and know squat about law, but I can't fathom why that attorney filed suit in civil court. I wouldn't have imagined the judge handing down any decision other than "wrong court."
 
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Mark and Joe Pearcy plead guilty to federal charges

4:01 p.m. CST November 17, 2014

Mark Lynn Pearcy pleaded guilty today in federal court in Jackson to one count of possession of a firearm by a felon and one count of possession of ammunition by a felon.

Mark Pearcy's uncle, Joe Pearcy, also pleaded guilty to one count of selling a firearm to a known felon.

The Pearcys were in U.S. District Court this afternoon, where they accepted a plea deal.

Sentencing has been scheduled for Feb. 19.

Mark Pearcy is in the custody of the United States marshals.

Mark Pearcy previously faced charges of tampering with evidence and accessory after the fact in the Holly Bobo kidnapping and murder case in Decatur County. Prosecutors dismissed those charges but reserved the right to refile them later.

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Pearcy may again face charges in Holly Bobo case

3:56 p.m. CST November 18, 2014

Matt Stowe, district attorney general for the 24th District, said he has unfinished business with Mark Lynn Pearcy, who pleaded guilty to federal gun charges in court Monday.

"When the feds finish with him, we'll be waiting," Stowe said today.

Stowe said he will have to wait until Pearcy's federal court case is finished before he can refile state charges against Pearcy in the Holly Bobo investigation in Decatur County.

Pearcy was charged in May with tampering with evidence and accessory after the fact in the Bobo murder and kidnapping investigation. Those charges were dismissed last month while prosecutors waiting for Pearcy's federal case to be resolved.

Pearcy and his uncle pleaded guilty to federal gun charges after accepting a plea deal. His sentencing date is scheduled for Feb. 19.

Pearcy may again face charges in Holly Bobo case
 
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Suspect in Bobo case transferred to new location

By WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Staff
By news@wbbjtv.com
Story Created: Nov 18, 2014 at 11:26 PM CST
Story Updated: Nov 19, 2014 at 2:17 PM CST

ROBERTSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- One of the suspects in the Holly Bobo case is being transferred to a new jail.

District Attorney General Matt Stowe confirmed to WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News that Dylan Adams was moved Tuesday night from the Robertson County jail so he can be closer to his court-appointed attorney.

For safety purposes, Stowe would not release where Adams is headed.

Dylan Adams was charged with two counts of raping Bobo in October. His brother, Zach Adams, and Jason Autry are charged with first-degree murder and especially aggravated kidnapping in the case.

Suspect in Bobo case transferred to new location | WBBJTV West Tennessee's News Channel | Local News
 
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surreyduo said:
Suspect in Bobo case transferred to new location

By WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Staff
By news@wbbjtv.com
Story Created: Nov 18, 2014 at 11:26 PM CST
Story Updated: Nov 19, 2014 at 2:17 PM CST

ROBERTSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- One of the suspects in the Holly Bobo case is being transferred to a new jail.

District Attorney General Matt Stowe confirmed to WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News that Dylan Adams was moved Tuesday night from the Robertson County jail so he can be closer to his court-appointed attorney.

For safety purposes, Stowe would not release where Adams is headed.

Dylan Adams was charged with two counts of raping Bobo in October. His brother, Zach Adams, and Jason Autry are charged with first-degree murder and especially aggravated kidnapping in the case.

Suspect in Bobo case transferred to new location | WBBJTV West Tennessee's News Channel | Local News
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Saw a report earlier that said he was here in Weakley Co. Dresden as a matter of fact.
 
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Man charged in Bobo case posts Facebook rant
Posted: Nov 20, 2014 3:31 PM PST
Updated: Nov 20, 2014 3:34 PM PST

DECATURVILLE, TN (WSMV) -

One of the men charged in connection with the kidnapping and murder of Holly Bobo turned to social media to lash out at the prosecutor.

Jeff Pearcy is charged with tampering with evidence and accessory after the fact.

The TBI said Pearcy "flaunted" a videotape that investigators said showed Bobo being sexually assaulted.

"It was just shocking," witness Sandra Cain said.

Pearcy has maintained that he knows nothing about Bobo's murder or the alleged tape that has been referred to in court.

Wednesday, Pearcy posted a message on his personal Facebook page to District Attorney Matt Stowe, saying, "If by trying to convict innocent people on false allegations is the reputation you are wanting to gain in your professional career, then you're on the fast track."

Pearcy went on to attack Cain, saying, "Rest assured, I will expose the liar for who and what she really is. You can act in what's right by God or remain the state's puppet on a string."

Though Pearcy has spoken openly with Channel 4 in the past, his attorney, Olin Baker, issued a statement Thursday.

"Mr. Pearcy would like the case officially dismissed or his day in court," Baker's statement read. "At this point, the district attorney will do neither."

Channel 4 attempted to contact Stowe for his reaction to Pearcy's post. He had not responded by deadline.

A former prosecutor said there is not much Pearcy can do to speed up the process except to possibly ask that his case be tried separately.

Man charged in Bobo case posts Facebook rant - WSMV Channel 4
 
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One of Jason Autry’s defense attorneys suspended
The Associated Press and The Jackson Sun
11:05 a.m. CST November 21, 2014

NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Supreme Court has suspended one of the defense attorneys for Jason Autry, who is one of two suspects charged with the first-degree murder and kidnapping of Holly Bobo.

Media report John Herbison was suspended Thursday after three complaints alleging misconduct. Fletcher Long also represents Autry. Long and Herbison are partners in the Nashville law firm Long & Herbison PLLC Attorneys at Law.

Herbison is also one of the defense attorneys in the Vanderbilt rape case. He is part of the defense team representing Brandon Vandenburg, who is one of four former Vanderbilt football players charged with raping a woman in a campus dorm.

The Supreme Court's Board of Professional Responsibility, which regulates lawyers in Tennessee, said in a statement that Herbison's suspension will begin on Nov. 30. He'll be on active suspension for 60 days, and then be on probation for the remainder of the time.

According to the Board of Professional Responsibility, Herbison failed to communicate with two clients and didn't file an appeal for a third.

In addition to the suspension, Herbison is required to pay about $3,900 in fines.

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