Steven Pankey Indictment in Jonelle Matthews Murder Update | Westword Pankey told her he needed the money because he wouldnt tell Sun Valley police what they wanted to know about Jonelle Matthews without gaining immunity first. Hicks noted they sat in silence for the whole ride there and back, but about halfway home to Greeley, Pankey asked for her to find a radio station. I think she obviously had some fears about doing it. But this time, she started asking questions about what was going on. But where is Steven Pankey now? Steve Pankey is charged with killing Jonelle Matthews. Angela Hicks, Pankeys then-wife, told police how he took her on an unexpected trip right after the girls disappearance and that he also dumped the family dogs before the trip. The public defenders office would then have a week to reply, at which point Kerns would issue an order as quickly as possible. [5] His formal charge indicted him on five counts related to Jonelles death: murder in the first degree after deliberation, felony murder, second-degree kidnapping, and two related crime of violence charges. The selection changes often, but if you love good Buying or selling a home is the largest financial investment most people ever make. Dolly lived to be 6 years old and produced 6 lambs. I know thats the way it had to be. But Pankey came home late in the afternoon on Dec. 21, 1984, announcing they would go visit his family for Christmas in California a trip Pankey had previously decided against taking. During both visits to Greeley for her testimony, Hicks visited Jonelles grave and left a pink rose with a purple ribbon for her. Update, May 18: Two attorneys Jessica Brazil and Peter Harris have been appointed to represent Steve Pankey. Based on DNA evidence, the Weld County Coroner's Office positively identified the remains as being those of Jonelle Matthews. But Viorst went on to say that Pankey only knew about the rake because it was divulged to him by law enforcement. She called it an endless barrage of nothing real serious.. The average age of This began when Hicks figured out her paycheck was not available because their family didnt pay rent that month. The jury found him guilty on making false reports to authorities, but they were deadlocked on the other kidnapping and murder counts. He also claimed to have watched students walking home from the middle school which Jonelle attended. next to their name to remove from the family tree. We'll connect you with others who know the person you follow. "He argued with a bank teller and the police were called," he said. A few days after Jonelles disappearance, Pankey was approached by Hicks father, who worked at a cemetery in Greeley, he told interviewers. Hicks and her sister, Vanesa Sakulenzkia, who also took the stand Monday, both testified they stood near Carls urn when Pankey approached and kissed it. On Wednesday, September 4, 2019, police in Twin Falls, Idaho, searched Pankey's condo under a warrant that stated investigators had probable cause to believe that Pankey abducted and murdered Jonelle. Pankey is accused of forcing Jonelle from her home at gunpoint on Dec. 20, 1984, and then killing her. Pankey further explained that Sun Valley, a city in Idaho, was persecuting him because he wouldnt give them the information they wanted about the Jonelle case unless he received immunity first.