◼ Under a plea agreement reached with the district attorney's office and accepted by Humboldt County Superior Court Judge Timothy Cissna this afternoon, Leon Alyious Bigleggins pleaded guilty to manslaughter and felony child abuse charges in a deal that will see him sentenced to 18 years and four months in prison at a hearing next month. - Times-Standard
Arrested after the July 2010 death of 4-year-old Dylan Blount-Chambers, Bigleggins was preparing to stand trial on a murder charge that carried a potential sentence of 25 years to life in prison, if he was convicted. A training mixed-martial arts fighter, Bigleggins was the boyfriend of Dylan's grandmother and one of the boy's primary caregivers. Preliminary hearing testimony indicated he would discipline Dylan by whipping him with a broken clothes hanger, kicking him in the chest and forcing him to do squats and sit ups in the trailer they lived in on a property near Blue Lake.
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Monday, May 14, 2012
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Gallegos takes another slam dunk
◼ Man (Leon Alyious Bigleggins) held to answer in child murder case; witnesses describe multiple incidents of 'discipline' inflicted on 4-year-old (Dylan Blount-Chambers) - Times Standard
”We, the people, believe Dylan was unlawfully killed,” Gallegos said, describing the kicking and striking of the 4-year-old as inflicting unnecessary pain and suffering. “The squats, spanking with the hanger and kicking all indicates Bigleggins' desire to injure this child enough to send a message.”
....During the weeks prior to his death, Blount said she never noticed the injuries documented by forensic pathologist Mark Super in his testimony Monday.
Super, who performed the autopsy on Dylan, said the official cause of Dylan's death was blunt force trauma to the abdomen or head that occurred on or around July 24, 2010, but in photo after photo taken during the autopsy, he also pointed out extensive bruising covering the boy's body.
”These would be significant bruises that would catch your attention,” Super said, referencing the bruises and abrasions covering the boy's groin, buttocks, abdomen, the palms of his hands and the tops of his feet.....
Friday, November 19, 2010
Court hearing will determine progress in Bigleggins case
◼ Court hearing will determine progress in child killing case
A court appearance today in a child killing case will determine whether the defendant is ready for a preliminary examination, in which the prosecution lays out its evidence.
The case against Leon Alyious Bigleggins, 25, has been progressing slowly, in large part due to a delayed autopsy report. Bigleggins is accused of killing 4-year-old Dylan Blount-Chambers in July at a residence near Titlow Hill outside Blue Lake.
An autopsy report found that the boy died from blunt-force trauma to his head and stomach. Bigleggins has been charged with murder, assault on a child and felony child abuse, to which he has pleaded not guilty....
Deputy District Attorney Kelly Neel said that her office has received additional discovery and has provided it to the defense. The hearing today will determine if the preliminary examination will proceed as previously scheduled on Dec. 1, Neel said.
A court appearance today in a child killing case will determine whether the defendant is ready for a preliminary examination, in which the prosecution lays out its evidence.
The case against Leon Alyious Bigleggins, 25, has been progressing slowly, in large part due to a delayed autopsy report. Bigleggins is accused of killing 4-year-old Dylan Blount-Chambers in July at a residence near Titlow Hill outside Blue Lake.
An autopsy report found that the boy died from blunt-force trauma to his head and stomach. Bigleggins has been charged with murder, assault on a child and felony child abuse, to which he has pleaded not guilty....
Deputy District Attorney Kelly Neel said that her office has received additional discovery and has provided it to the defense. The hearing today will determine if the preliminary examination will proceed as previously scheduled on Dec. 1, Neel said.
Friday, October 08, 2010
Monday, August 30, 2010
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Sunday, August 01, 2010
So sad
◼ Autopsy complete, but investigation continues in 4-year-old child's death
The autopsy on Dylan Blount-Chambers was completed last week, but the Humboldt County Coroner said that additional work needs to be done before the body is released and the family can hold a funeral for Dylan.
”Because of the extent of the injuries we've had to do a multitude of X-rays and CAT scans,” said Coroner Dave Parris. “We want to be able to get a perfect picture of what happened.”
Parris said that the body could be released as soon as today, when the family had planned to hold a funeral for the 4-year-old boy. In the meantime, officials said that the investigation into the murder is ongoing.
The autopsy on Dylan Blount-Chambers was completed last week, but the Humboldt County Coroner said that additional work needs to be done before the body is released and the family can hold a funeral for Dylan.
”Because of the extent of the injuries we've had to do a multitude of X-rays and CAT scans,” said Coroner Dave Parris. “We want to be able to get a perfect picture of what happened.”
Parris said that the body could be released as soon as today, when the family had planned to hold a funeral for the 4-year-old boy. In the meantime, officials said that the investigation into the murder is ongoing.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Leon Bigleggins arraigned; due back in court next month
Leon Alyious Bigleggins was arraigned in Humboldt County Court Wednesday, less than one week after the death of Dylan Blount-Chambers.
Bigleggins, 25, faces charges of first degree murder, assault on a child and felony child abuse, all stemming from the death of four-year-old Dylan, the oldest son of a mother of three....
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Bigleggins on August 10. His bail was set at $1 million.
◼ Donations requested for boy's funeral
The family of Dylan Blount-Chambers is asking for donations to help with funeral costs for the 4-year-old boy who was killed last weekend. A bank account has been set up at Redwood Capital Bank. If you would like to contribute, simply stop by any branch of Redwood Capital Bank and the tellers will ensure the funds are put into the correct account.
The funeral is tentatively scheduled for Monday, Aug. 2, at Paul's Chapel in Arcata, but the date could change depending on when the coroner releases the body. ◼ http://www.redwoodcapitalbank.com/
Monday, July 26, 2010
Man arrested in death of 4-year-old child UPDATED
◼ Man arrested in death of 4-year-old child 7/26/2010
A Humboldt County man was arrested on suspicion of murder Sunday after a 4-year-old child was brought to a hospital over the weekend and pronounced dead.
The Humboldt County Sheriff's Office reported that detectives were called to an unidentified local hospital late Saturday after his caregiver discovered the child wasn't breathing. The child was transported to the hospital and pronounced dead at 11 p.m. The child's body showed evidence of ongoing abuse, the Sheriff's Office reported, with extreme bruising over much of his body.
Detectives interviewed family members and learned that the child had been in the care of Leon Alyious Bigleggins, 25, in the days leading up to his death, the Sheriff's Office reported.
Bigleggins was arrested on suspicion of murder and booked into the Humboldt County jail. Bail has not been set, the Sheriff's Office said.
Bigleggins is scheduled to be arraigned by Wednesday. An autopsy of the child will be scheduled by the Humboldt County Coroner's Office, the Sheriff's Office said.
Officials did not release any further information.
◼ Subject: Murder Arrest Sheriff's Office Press Release
◼ UPDATE: Humboldt County Sheriff investigating death of 4-year-old boy; Blue Lake man in custody 7/27/2010
The TS has details - A Blue Lake man is in custody on suspicion of murdering 4-year-old Dylan Blount-Chambers -- the grandson of the woman he is dating, according to the boy's mother.
The Humboldt County Sheriff's Office arrested Leon Alyious Bigleggins, 25, after detectives served a search warrant at a house on Sabertooth Road near Titlow Hill on Sunday afternoon.
Blount-Chambers' grandmother reportedly found the child having difficulty breathing late Saturday night. Donna Ray Blount called an ambulance and the boy was transported to Mad River Community Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 11 p.m.
The child's body had signs of ongoing abuse, the Sheriff's Office reported, with severe bruises that prompted detectives to investigate further.
Neither the Sheriff's Office nor the Coroner's Office would confirm the identity of the child, citing the ongoing investigation, but the Times-Standard spoke with the boy's mother, Tracy Blount.
Tracy Blount said her son was staying at his grandmother's house for the summer, and that she'd dropped him off on July 3, the last time she'd seen him.
”I'm still in shock,” Tracy Blount said. “I really don't know anything at this point.”
Tracy Blount said that Bigleggins was dating her mother, Donna Ray Blount, who works cleaning homes and doing yard work during the day. Bigleggins -- a beginning mixed martial arts fighter -- would watch Blount-Chambers when Donna Blount was away, something that Tracy Blount said she had no reason to be uncomfortable with.
”Dylan loved him,” Tracy Blount said. “I don't want to believe that he (Bigleggins) is involved, but they think he is.”
Tracy Blount said that Dylan is believed to have died of internal injuries, but she still hasn't been able to see him.
The Coroner's Office said that the grandmother identified the child's body. No other acquaintance or family members have been allowed to view the body at this point in the investigation, Coroner Dave Parris said, as it is uncertain who may have been abusing the child.
Parris said that an autopsy is scheduled for this morning in Eureka. Detectives working on the case said that Bigleggins is the only suspect in the case at this point, and that interviews with the family would continue later this week.
The Humboldt County District Attorney's Office said that charges cannot be filed until they receive a report from the sheriff's office, which could be as soon as today.
Bigleggins is scheduled to be arraigned by Wednesday, and his bail has yet to be set.
Bigleggins fought and lost his first official mixed martial arts bout at Blue Lake Casino in the light heavyweight division in May.
UPDATE: ◼ Suspect in Humboldt County child murder to be arraigned in court today; autopsy for boy underway 7/28/2010
COVERAGE:
◼ Man arrested in death of 4-year-old child 7/26/2010
◼ Subject: Murder Arrest Sheriff's Office Press Release
◼ Four-year-old boy murdered
◼ Humboldt County Sheriff investigating death of 4-year-old boy; Blue Lake man in custody 7/27/2010
◼ Suspect in Humboldt County child murder to be arraigned in court today; autopsy for boy underway 7/28/2010
◼ Autopsy complete, but investigation continues in 4-year-old child's death 8/01/2010
A Humboldt County man was arrested on suspicion of murder Sunday after a 4-year-old child was brought to a hospital over the weekend and pronounced dead.
The Humboldt County Sheriff's Office reported that detectives were called to an unidentified local hospital late Saturday after his caregiver discovered the child wasn't breathing. The child was transported to the hospital and pronounced dead at 11 p.m. The child's body showed evidence of ongoing abuse, the Sheriff's Office reported, with extreme bruising over much of his body.
Detectives interviewed family members and learned that the child had been in the care of Leon Alyious Bigleggins, 25, in the days leading up to his death, the Sheriff's Office reported.
Bigleggins was arrested on suspicion of murder and booked into the Humboldt County jail. Bail has not been set, the Sheriff's Office said.
Bigleggins is scheduled to be arraigned by Wednesday. An autopsy of the child will be scheduled by the Humboldt County Coroner's Office, the Sheriff's Office said.
Officials did not release any further information.
◼ Subject: Murder Arrest Sheriff's Office Press Release
◼ UPDATE: Humboldt County Sheriff investigating death of 4-year-old boy; Blue Lake man in custody 7/27/2010
The TS has details - A Blue Lake man is in custody on suspicion of murdering 4-year-old Dylan Blount-Chambers -- the grandson of the woman he is dating, according to the boy's mother.
The Humboldt County Sheriff's Office arrested Leon Alyious Bigleggins, 25, after detectives served a search warrant at a house on Sabertooth Road near Titlow Hill on Sunday afternoon.
Blount-Chambers' grandmother reportedly found the child having difficulty breathing late Saturday night. Donna Ray Blount called an ambulance and the boy was transported to Mad River Community Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 11 p.m.
The child's body had signs of ongoing abuse, the Sheriff's Office reported, with severe bruises that prompted detectives to investigate further.
Neither the Sheriff's Office nor the Coroner's Office would confirm the identity of the child, citing the ongoing investigation, but the Times-Standard spoke with the boy's mother, Tracy Blount.
Tracy Blount said her son was staying at his grandmother's house for the summer, and that she'd dropped him off on July 3, the last time she'd seen him.
”I'm still in shock,” Tracy Blount said. “I really don't know anything at this point.”
Tracy Blount said that Bigleggins was dating her mother, Donna Ray Blount, who works cleaning homes and doing yard work during the day. Bigleggins -- a beginning mixed martial arts fighter -- would watch Blount-Chambers when Donna Blount was away, something that Tracy Blount said she had no reason to be uncomfortable with.
”Dylan loved him,” Tracy Blount said. “I don't want to believe that he (Bigleggins) is involved, but they think he is.”
Tracy Blount said that Dylan is believed to have died of internal injuries, but she still hasn't been able to see him.
The Coroner's Office said that the grandmother identified the child's body. No other acquaintance or family members have been allowed to view the body at this point in the investigation, Coroner Dave Parris said, as it is uncertain who may have been abusing the child.
Parris said that an autopsy is scheduled for this morning in Eureka. Detectives working on the case said that Bigleggins is the only suspect in the case at this point, and that interviews with the family would continue later this week.
The Humboldt County District Attorney's Office said that charges cannot be filed until they receive a report from the sheriff's office, which could be as soon as today.
Bigleggins is scheduled to be arraigned by Wednesday, and his bail has yet to be set.
Bigleggins fought and lost his first official mixed martial arts bout at Blue Lake Casino in the light heavyweight division in May.
UPDATE: ◼ Suspect in Humboldt County child murder to be arraigned in court today; autopsy for boy underway 7/28/2010
COVERAGE:
◼ Man arrested in death of 4-year-old child 7/26/2010
◼ Subject: Murder Arrest Sheriff's Office Press Release
◼ Four-year-old boy murdered
◼ Humboldt County Sheriff investigating death of 4-year-old boy; Blue Lake man in custody 7/27/2010
◼ Suspect in Humboldt County child murder to be arraigned in court today; autopsy for boy underway 7/28/2010
◼ Autopsy complete, but investigation continues in 4-year-old child's death 8/01/2010
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