By Zach Rael
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CYRIL, Oklahoma (KOCO) — A authorized professional mentioned how the Athena Brownfield case might play out within the court docket system.
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As KOCO 5 learns extra particulars concerning the case, it has additionally led to extra questions. We’re nonetheless within the early phases of the case and getting justice for little Athena.
KOCO spoke to one of many metro’s high attorneys, Ed Blau, who has been concerned in numerous different high-profile circumstances about how this might all play out for the couple accused of killing the 4-year-old lady.
“I’d anticipate a case like this to take a minimum of a yr, extra doubtless a yr and a half to 2 years earlier than it resolved,” Blau mentioned.
Blau gave his perspective on what’s subsequent for Ivon and Alysia Adams. Ivon, arrested in Arizona, is charged with Athena’s homicide whereas Alysia faces two counts of kid neglect.
New court docket paperwork mentioned that Alysia confessed to investigators that her husband beat Athena on Christmas night time at their house in Cyril. The following day, she mentioned he buried the 4-year-old’s physique close to Rush Springs.
Blau mentioned relying on the proof, it’s doable extra expenses might be filed.
“If she knew that he did it, she was below no obligation to show him in. Nonetheless, if she participated in any approach in serving to him cowl it up or serving to him depart the state then she could be culpable at a minimal for accent after the very fact,” Blau mentioned.
Blau mentioned the truth that Alysia Adams, one of many caregivers, did discuss with investigators might assist her down the street.
“Based mostly off the proof we all know of it seems Mrs. Adams gave info towards her husband and that doubtless led to his arrest. That can assist with the prosecution. Whether or not or not she in the end testifies towards him, that may rely on the negotiations between her legal professional and the prosecutors,” Alysia mentioned.
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation mentioned they did discover baby stays in Rush Springs on Tuesday afternoon however wouldn’t verify they’re these of Athena. Nonetheless, Blau mentioned even with no physique, the case towards Adams can transfer ahead.
“If all the opposite proof factors to a person committing the crime, could occasions our bodies aren’t discovered however folks nonetheless have to be prosecuted for that,” Blau mentioned.
The protection legal professional has already requested for a gag order on this case due to the huge consideration it has obtained. Blau mentioned they’ll doubtless ask for a change of venue.
“In a case like this, it’s going to return all the way down to can a choose discover a ample quantity of people that haven’t fashioned an opinion to take a seat on a jury and provides these people honest trials. Whether or not or not that’s doable, that is still to be seen,” Blau mentioned.
So far as what punishment Ivon might be dealing with, Blau believes the case might warrant the harshest penalty our authorized system permits.
“Given the brutal nature of the crime because it has been described at this level, this might appear to be a case the place prosecutors would search the demise penalty within the state of Oklahoma,” Blau mentioned.
KOCO 5 is aware of Ivon is being held on a $1 million bond and awaiting extradition to Oklahoma.
Alysia, who had the court docket look Tuesday, has a $500,000 bond with restrictions if posted. She can not depart the state, has to have a GPS tracker on her and can’t contact witnesses, if posted.
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