The Victims of Todd Kohlhepp

Todd Kohlhepp

Date:

1986 – November 3, 2016

Crime:

Rape, Kidnapping & Murder

Location:

Spartanburg County, South Carolina

Age:

45 when apprehended

Occupation:
Real Estate Agent

Todd Kohlhepp was born in Florida on March 7, 1971. By the age of 15, he had already committed his first crime, when he was convicted of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl. He served 15 years in prison for that crime.

In November 2016, Kohlhepp was arrested in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, after authorities discovered a woman, Kala Brown, chained up in a shipping container on his property. Brown told investigators that she and her boyfriend, Charles David Carver, had been kidnapped by Kohlhepp. Carver's remains were later found on the property, and Kohlhepp eventually confessed to killing a total of seven people in the Spartanburg and Anderson County areas.

Kohlhepp's crimes shocked and horrified the community. He was known as a successful real estate agent and seemed to lead a normal life. However, as the investigation into his crimes continued, more and more disturbing details emerged about his past and his behavior. In addition to the 1986 kidnapping and sexual assault conviction, authorities discovered that Kohlhepp had a history of angry outbursts and a fascination with guns. He had even threatened to kill people in the past.

At his trial, Kohlhepp pleaded guilty to seven counts of murder, two counts of kidnapping, and various other charges related to his crimes. He was sentenced to seven consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole, plus an additional 60 years for other charges. The judge in the case called Kohlhepp "the most prolific serial killer in South Carolina history."

In the aftermath of his arrest and conviction, many people struggled to understand how someone like Kohlhepp could have lived among them for so long without anyone suspecting his true nature. Some have suggested that his successful career and seemingly normal life were a cover for his violent tendencies, while others have pointed to the fact that he received a relatively light sentence for his 1986 conviction as evidence of a flawed justice system. Regardless of the reasons behind his crimes, Kohlhepp's case remains a chilling reminder of the capacity for evil that can exist in even the most ordinary-seeming people.

Victims

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Confidential Name, Age 14
Rape | November 25, 1986
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Scott Ponder
Homicide | November 6, 2003
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Brian Lucas

Homicide | November 6, 2003

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Chris Sherbert
Homicide | November 6, 2003
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Beverly Guy
Homicide | November 6, 2003
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Johnny Joe Coxie
Homicide | December 19, 2015
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Meagan Leigh McCraw-Coxie
Homicide | December 25 or 26, 2015
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Charles David Carver
Homicide | August 31, 2016
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Kala Brown
Kidnapping | August 31, 2016

Court Exhibit Photos

Missing Persons Reports

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Missing Persons Report – Charles David Carver

August 31, 2016
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Missing Persons Report – Kala Brown

August 31, 2016

Court Exhibits

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Negotiated Guilty Plea Agreement (8 Pages)

May 8, 2017
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Irrevocable Waiver of Parole (3 Pages)

May 17, 2017

Prosecution's Document Exhibits

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Search Warrant and Return for Defendant’s Phone Records (4 pages)

October 20, 2016
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Search Warrant and Return for 95.57 acres on Wofford Road (24 pages)

November 2, 2016
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Search Warrant and Return for 213 Windsong Way (4 pages)

November 2, 2016
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Search Warrant and Return for 2014 BMW X5 SUV (4 pages)

November 2, 2016
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Search Warrant and Return for 213 Windsong Way (5 pages)

November 3, 2016
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Search Warrant and Return DNA from Defendant (5 pages)

November 3, 2016
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Search Warrant and Return for Three Safes (4 pages)

November 2, 2016
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Search Warrant and Return for Columbia Fleece Jacket (5 pages)

November 7, 2016
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Search Warrant and Return for Keys in a BMW X-5 (5 pages)

November 10, 2016
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Search Warrant and Return for Costco Shopping Records (4 pages)

November 11, 2016
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Search Warrant and Return for 95.57 Acres on Wofford Road (5 pages)

November 15, 2016
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SLED Serology Analysis Report on Kala Brown (2 pages)

February 7, 2017
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SLED Serology Analysis Supplemental Report on Kala Brown (3 pages)

March 1, 2017
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SLED DNA Analysis Report on Charles David Carver (3 pages)

November 10, 2016
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Autopsy Report on Charles David Carver (6 pages)

November 6, 2016
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Coroner’s Report on Charles David Carver (13 pages)

March 21, 2017
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SLED DNA Report on Meagan McCraw Coxie and Johnny Coxie (3 pages)

November 17, 2016
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Autopsy Report on Meagan McCraw Coxie (6 pages)

November 13, 2016
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Coroner’s Report on Meagan McCraw Coxie (13 pages)

January 20, 2017
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University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville Report on Osteological Examination Report on Meagan McCraw Coxie (3 pages)

Undated
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Autopsy Report on Johnny Joe Coxie (5 pages)

November 13, 2016
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University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville Report on Osteological Examination Report on Johnny Joe Coxie (3 pages)

Undated
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Coroner’s Report on Johnny Joe Coxie (13 pages)

January 20, 2017
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Voluntary Statement of Deputy Nathan Pinker (1 page)

November 5, 2016
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Voluntary Statement of Investigator Jim Rhodes (2 pages)

November 5, 2016
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Defendant’s Pre-Interrogation Waiver Form (1 page)

November 5, 2016
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Defendant’s Written Statement (5 pages)

November 5, 2016
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Defendant’s Pre-Interrogation Waiver Form (1 page)

November 6, 2016
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Voluntary Statement of Deputy William Bishop (1 page)

November 22, 2016
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Defendant’s Pre-Interrogation Waiver Form (1 page)

November 22, 2016
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Voluntary Statement of Deputy J. Collins (1 page)

November 30, 2016
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Defendant’s Pre-Interrogation Waiver Form (1 page)

November 28, 2016
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Inmate Request Form (1 page)

December 3, 2016
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Defendant’s Pre-Interrogation Waiver Form (1 page)

December 5, 2016
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Amazon Reviews (2 pages)

Undated
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Costco Purchase Information (12 pages)

Various Dates
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Investigator Rick Gregory’s Summary (3 pages)

November 4, 2016
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Defendant’s NCIC (8 pages)

May 22, 2017
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Beverly Guy – Coroner’s Report, Autopsy, and Related Documents (29 pages)

February 11, 2004
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Brian Thomas Lucas – Coroner’s Report, Autopsy, and Related Documents (21 pages)

February 11, 2004
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Scott Dean Ponder – Coroner’s Report, Autopsy, and Related Documents (24 pages)

April 11, 2004
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Christopher Michael Sherbert – Coroner’s Report, Autopsy, and Related Documents (32 pages)

February 11, 2004
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Superbike Incident Report and Documentation (195 pages)

Various Dates
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Reports of Investigator M. Gaddy (52 pages)

May 24, 2017
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Reports of Investigator T. Clark (4 pages)

May 24, 2017
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Superbike Reports and Documentation 2 (104 pages)

Various Dates
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SLED Reports (17 pages)

Various Dates

Prosecution's Photo Exhibits—Wofford Road

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Photo – Locked Gate

November 3, 2016
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Photo – Front of Garage

November 3, 2016
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Photo – Side Entrance of Garage

November 3, 2016
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Photo – Rear of Garage wish Solar Panels and Rainwater collection

November 3, 2016
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Photo – Full View Inside Garage

November 3, 2016
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Photo – Marker #2 – Red Hair Located Outside of the Front of the Garage

November 3, 2016
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Photo – Inside of Garage with View of Bathroom

November 3, 2016
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Photo – Tractor with Bucket in Garage

November 3, 2016
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Photo – 4-wheeler in Garage

November 3, 2016
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Photo – 4-wheeler with Pouch Open Showing Ammunition in Garage

November 3, 2016
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Photo – Ammunition on Shelf Next to Zaxby’s Cup in Garage

November 3, 2016
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Photo – Firearm in Holster on Shelf in Garage

November 3, 2016
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Photo – Closer View of Firearm Holster and Clip

November 3, 2016
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Photo – Top Gray Drawer with Multiple Boxes of Ammunition

November 3, 2016
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Photo – Firearm with Silencer and Ammunition in Gray Drawer in Garage

November 3, 2016
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Photo – Drawer with Garbage Bag Removed to Show Clips and Ammunition

November 3, 2016
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Photo – Metal shelves with Gas Containers, Concrete Mix, and Propane

November 3, 2016
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Photo – Firearm in Holster on Metal Shelf in Garage

November 3, 2016
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Photo – Ammunition in 19 Clips and 6 Filled Syringes in Red Metal Drawer

November 3, 2016
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Photo – Red Metal Craftsman Tool Chest

November 3, 2016
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Photo – Firearm with Clip and Silencer – Ammunition in 22 Clips

November 3, 2016
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Photo – 3 Silencers in Red Metal Drawer in Garage

November 3, 2016
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Photo – Ammunition in 19 Clips and 2 Boxes of Ammunition in Red Metal Drawer

November 3, 2016
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Photo – Red Metal Drawer with Cigarettes, Dog Collar with Lock, Multiple Pack

November 3, 2016
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Photo – Ammunition on Top of Work Shelf in Garage

November 3, 2016
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Photo – Firearm in Holster Mounted Under Work Shelf in Garage

November 3, 2016
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Photo – Close-up of Firearm in Holster Mounted Under Work Shelf

November 3, 2016
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Photo – Entry Into Storage Area Under Steps in Garage

November 3, 2016
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Photo – Storage Area Under Steps with Black Safe, Rifles, Multiple Boxes

November 3, 2016
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Photo – Markers 3 & 4, Bathroom with Red Hair in the Floor

November 3, 2016
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Photo – Marker 4, Bathroom Trash Can with Red Hair

November 3, 2016
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Photo – View of Room on the 2nd Floor

November 3, 2016
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Photo – Table, Chairs, and Liquor Collection

November 3, 2016
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Photo – Bed and Items Beside Bed on the Floor

November 3, 2016
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Photo – 11 Evidence Markers Next to Items on the Floor Beside Bed

November 3, 2016
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Photo – Chain and Lock Connected to Bolt in Wall Next to Bed

November 3, 2016
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Photo – Bolt on Inside of Wall

November 3, 2016
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Photo – Dresser with Top Drawer Open with Socks and Handcuffs

November 3, 2016
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Photo – Closer View of Top Drawer Also Showing Condoms and Glove

November 3, 2016
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Photo – Hanging Clothing Rod with Items

November 3, 2016
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Photo – Tactical Vest with Holster on Hanging Clothing Rod

November 3, 2016
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Photo – Trash Bag with Lubrications

November 3, 2016
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Photo – View of Two Metal Shelves with Firearm with Silencer in Between

November 3, 2016
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Photo – Closer View of Firearm Showing Ammunition in Clip

November 3, 2016
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Photo – Marker 32, Wall Bolt, Chain, and 2 Locks in Between White Dresser

November 3, 2016
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Photo – Closer View of bolt, Chain, and 2 Locks

November 3, 2016
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Photo – Bolt on Inside of Wall

November 3, 2016
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Photo – View of the Coxie Burial Site

November 3, 2016
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Photo – Camera Mounted on Tree

November 3, 2016
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Photo – Markers 78-82, Locks After Entry

November 3, 2016
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Photo – Doors of Container After Entry

November 3, 2016
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Photo – Locked Container and Green Building at the Beginning of the Search Warrant

November 3, 2016
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Photo – Locked Container with Chair Beside at the Beginning of Search Warrant

November 3, 2016
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Photo – 4 Lower Locks on the Container at the beginning of Search Warrant

November 3, 2016

Lawsuit— Kala Brown v. Todd Kohlhepp

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Summons & Complaint

November 30, 2016
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Amended Amended Summons And Complaint

December 1, 2016
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Motion for Temporary Injunction

December 2, 2016
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Motion for Temporary Injunction

December 2, 2016
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Affidavit Of Service on Todd Kohlhepp

December 13, 2016
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Affidavit Of Service on Regina Tague

December 13, 2016
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Motion for Appointment of Receiver

December 20, 2016
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Affidavit of Service on Todd Kohlhepp

December 21, 2016
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Affidavit Of Service on Regina Tague

December 21, 2016
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Order for Media Coverage

January 3, 2017
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Order for Media Coverage

January 4, 2017
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Order for Media Coverage

January 5, 2017
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Order for Media Coverage

January 5, 2017
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Consent to Appointment of Receiver

January 5, 2017
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Exhibit List

January 6, 2017
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Motion for Default Judgment

January 18, 2017
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Affidavit of Default

January 18, 2017
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Order, Appointment of Receiver

January 25, 2017
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Third Party Answer

January 31, 2017
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Certificate of Service by Mail

January 31, 2017
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Clerk’s Notice of Hearing

February 22, 2017
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Motion to Intervene

March 13, 2017
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Motion to Intervene

March 13, 2017
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Motion to Intervene

March 13, 2017
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Order of Continuance

March 22, 2017
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Motion for Damages

August 4, 2017
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Affidavit of Default

August 4, 2017
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Affidavit of Service on Todd Kohlhepp

September 22, 2017
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Affidavit of Service on Todd Kohlhepp

September 22, 2017
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Affidavit of Service on Regina Tague

September 22, 2017
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Motion for Continuance

October 5, 2017
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Motion to Relieve As Counsel

October 6, 2017
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Certificate of Service

October 6, 2017
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Order of Continuance

October 10, 2017
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Affidavit Of Service on Todd Kohlhepp

November 2, 2017
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Subpoena of Rhonda Cox

February 16, 2018
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Subpoena of Shanna Smith

February 16, 2018
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Subpoena of Monica Check

February 16, 2018
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Affidavit Of Service on Todd Kohlhepp

February 20, 2018
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Order of Inmate Transportation

February 22, 2018
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Request for Electronic Photographic Coverage of Judicial Proceeding

February 22, 2018
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Motion for Continuance

February 28, 2018
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Order of Continuance

March 2, 2018
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Consent Order

March 5, 2018
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Motion for Continuance

March 6, 2018
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Order of Continuance

March 6, 2018
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Return Mail

March 8, 2018
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Order of Inmate Transportation

June 5, 2018
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Affidavit Of Service on Todd Kohlhepp

June 18, 2018
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Request for Electronic Photographic Coverage of Judicial Proceeding

July 2, 2018
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Exhibit List

July 12, 2018
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Motion to Sell Property

July 24, 2018
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Certificate Of Service

July 24, 2018
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Response to Motion to Sell Property

August 1, 2018
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Certificate Of Service

August 3, 2018
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Affidavit Of Service on Todd Kohlhepp

August 13, 2018
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Notice of Hearing and Service

August 14, 2018
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Order Form 4

August 23, 2018
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Consent Order

August 23, 2018
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Order of Judgment of Actual and Punitive Damages

August 23, 2018
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Order to Relieve Counsel

August 28, 2018
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Consent Order

August 31, 2018
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Filing of Death Certificate of Regina Tague

September 11, 2018
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Partial Satisfaction of Judgment

September 18, 2018
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Consent Order

April 4, 2019
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Motion for Distribution

June 25, 2019
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Order Referring Matter Back to Circuit Court

July 10, 2019
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Exhibit List

July 22, 2019
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Order Form 4

July 24, 2019
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Order of Distribution of Assets

August 16, 2019
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Consent Order

January 7, 2022