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Local Grandparents Say “Not Guilty” Of Murder, Rape, And More

Betty Smith by Betty Smith
6 years ago
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Grandparents Say "Not Guilty" Of Murder, Rape, And More
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Grandparents Say “Not Guilty” Of Murder, Rape, And More

SCDN Court Report From Betty Smith

Grandparents Say “Not Guilty” Of Murder, Rape, And More

Richard and Sonja Greene were set to appear before Judge Harcha in Scioto County Common Pleas Court. According to the judgment entry on the docket, “THIS MATTER CAME ON FOR DETERMINATION OF BOND AS A RESULT OF THE STATE OF OHIO FILING A MOTION FOR NO BOND.”

“THE DEFENSE CONSENTED TO CONDUCTING THE HEARING WITHOUT THE DEFENDANTS BEING PRESENT IN THE COURTROOM. AFTER HEARING THE EVIDENCE AND ARGUMENTS OF THE PARTIES, THIS COURT SETS NO BOND”

Richard Greene is represented by attorney Edward Edwards

Richard Greene is charged with:

  • 2 Counts Aggravated Murder
  • 3 Counts Felonious Assault
  • 6 Counts Rape
  • 9 Counts Endangering Children

Richard Greene pleaded “Not Guilty” on all counts and was remanded without bail.

Sonja Greene is represented by attorney Shawn Stratton.

Sonja Gree is charged with:

  • 2 Counts Aggravated Murder
  • 3 Counts Felonious Assault
  • 6 Counts Rape
  • 11 Counts Endangering Children

Sonja Greene pleaded “Not Guilty” on all counts and was remanded without bail.

For more articles on the cases discussed here, you may find these helpful.

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New Boston Police said they received a call from Southern Ohio Medical Center at 9:40 am on Wednesday morning. Medical personnel informed police that a little girl was brought to the emergency room to be treated for injuries.

The five-year-old’s condition was serious enough to prompt doctors to call for an air ambulance to take her to Columbus Nationwide Children’s Hospital.  The child died at 10:47 pm on Wednesday night.

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According to NPBD, the victim girl sustained “multiple injuries and bruising about her body and head area.” Further, they said the injuries were “consistent with being physically abused and hurt.” Police said those injuries lead to the child’s death.

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