A two-day sentencing hearing began Wednesday in Cass County Circuit Court before Judge Mark Herman. I sincerely miss her, but Im so glad she doesnt have to go through this again, Slates said, referring to the hearing. To use this feature, use a newer browser. She turned to psychics for answers, but they all told her the same thing: Becky was dead, and they would never find her alive. You may request to transfer up to 250,000 memorials managed by Find a Grave. That summer, the once-tomboyish child seemed to be coming into her own and started dating her crush, Robert Leamon. After a jury trial in Cassopolis in 1997, 19-year-old Leamon was convicted as an adult of first-degree premeditated murder. Angela Snyder. He was convicted of premeditated first-degree murder in 1997 and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Learn more about managing a memorial . Readers are invited to submit their opinions for publication. By using the site, you consent to these cookies. Stowe's remains were found buried on Leamon's uncle's farm on Oct. 15, 1995. . It Is August, Darlings!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! When Steve first moved in, he was being a father figure for Becky, said Slates. In January 2021, Robert was granted parole and released from prison with a set of parole guidelines. A forensics expert testified at trial Stowe likely died of strangulation. When a 15-year-old disappeared from southwestern Michigan in 1993, authorities used all tools at their disposal including psychics. He claimed he hadn't seen her the day she disappeared. Weve updated the security on the site. They sat not far behind Leamon, 42, a man with graying hair and eyeglasses, wearing a blue jumpsuit and shackles. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. She wants me to go on now, until we meet again." . Still, no leads were discovered. Jun 2019 - Jan 20222 years 8 months. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Lancaster, Pennsylvania Area. Slates was nearly 11 years old when Becky was born, and the elder sister helped their single-parent mother raise her. She was excited and happy to have a boyfriend. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Do Pitbulls Own Tattoo Parlors?????????????????? Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Search parties were formed. I feel that thats fair. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Full life-cycle recruiting including identifying, qualifying, scheduling, contract negotiation and on-boarding for contract, contract . NILES, Mich. -- Becky Stowe was a Brandywine High School student murdered by Robert Leamon at only 15-years-old after he found out she was pregnant with his child. I truly appreciate it so very much! Leamons mother, Kathy Opick, testified in a resentencing hearing that she wanted a second chance for her son. The man who plotted in 1993 as a teenager to kill and bury a 15-year-old Niles girl pregnant with his baby was paroled from prison Thursday and will live with his mother and stepfather in Granger. Mississippi. The convicted killer admitted his crime and said he was sorry but he deserves the possibility of parole. copyright 2011 by The Raving Queen. Drag images here or select from your computer for Rebecca Lynn Becky Stowe memorial. It was rumored (but never confirmed) that Becky got pregnant just before her murder. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). 15-year-old Becky Stowe was murdered by her 16-year-old boyfriend Robert Leamon Jr in a premeditated crime that shocked the local area. More information about how Becky died came to light during the 1997 trial when prosecutors put forth their version of events. Angela Snyder is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. Book List in Order: 11 titles. I watched the family of Alfred Patton in the courtroom here this week and those same feelings returned. She told police she became afraid of him. Although surveillance on Steve produced nothing suspicious that could link him to Beckys disappearance, detectives asked him to take a polygraph test. Create your free profile and get access to exclusive content. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. When she disappears without a trace, her friends and family can't help but wonder if she found what she was looking for - or if trouble found her instead. He had an alibi, said Cass County Prosecutor Scott Teter. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Facebook gives people the power to. Becky really jerked Tod's chain, who would have been a better fit for her, but Becky was not all that innocent, being a tramp from the wrong side of the tracks. She recently decided to pursue her lifelong dream and published her debut novel, Vampire Next Door, in 2013. According to Snyder, Beckys remains could be found near a treeline by a lake; a grave concealed by a large woodpile. In January 2021, Robert Leamon was released from prison after serving 26 years after the Supreme Court deemed life sentences for juveniles unconstitutional. Furthermore, she stated that Robert had started behaving in a peculiar way, which made her worry about her life, and hence, she decided to approach the police after a significant amount of time. Angela Snyder is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. Are you sure that you want to delete this flower? The testimony contradicted her 1997 trial testimony, but Crocker said she lied back then out of fear for her safety. Eighteen months after the disappearance, Roberts then-girlfriend, Angela, approached the police and claimed that Robert told her he killed Becky. They Are Just Dogs With Monster Masks Over Their F Now, THIS Is New Jersey!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He could have gone to Battle Creek, she said, and she urges him and parole officials to reconsider his placement. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Try again later. Robert is real scum; he may do something again to put him back in jail. In 1993, Becky Stowe, a teenager from Niles, Michigan, found out she was pregnant. Then he buried her. Becky is greatly missed by her family and friends. Leamon said he called Stowe, told her he was OK with the pregnancy and wanted to meet her to discuss how they were going to move forward. Read More: Who Killed Joshua Niles and Amber Washburn? I know I would not! 2023 Cinemaholic Inc. All rights reserved. Diane Stowe, said: "Oh God, rest in peace now, Becky, rest in peace. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. A shocking local murder case that appeared to be finished 20 years ago was back in a Cass County courtroom Wednesday. Meanwhile, in a rare move, Cass County Prosecutor Victor Fitz said Friday his office plans to file a motion early next week to appeal the parole boards decision after Cass Circuit Court Judge Mark Herman denied a stay on Wednesday. Published 7:26 pm Saturday, August 20, 2016. Leamon said he sat behind Becky and began hugging her and kissing her. To the Stowe family, I apologize, Leamon said. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. NEXT: NILES, Mich. -- Becky Stowe was a Brandywine High School student murdered by Robert Leamon at only 15-years-old after he found out she was pregnant with his child. Snyder, who was never charged with a crime, kept Leamons secret for many months, until she sensed Leamon was acting odd. One of those girls was mean girl Angela Snyder, who was vying for Rob's intentions, and seemed to be more of an item with him, rather than Becky, who could not see she was being used. Between boyfriends and stepfathers, there was no shortage of suspects in the disappearance of Becky Stowe. It was as if Becky simply vanished. It was interesting, [but] it wasnt specific enough for us to pin down, continued Teter. Diane, now without her daughter and boyfriend, began to become desperate. . Though underaged, she still wanted to keep the baby. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Is This From A Melies Archive? Ive missed out on so much of her life, Slates said of her sister. Through the tip, the police were also informed of the location where Becky was supposed to be buried. She was buried in a shallow grave under a woodpile on Leamons uncles rural property, where the then-16-year-old football player would have parties, before and after her death. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. This browser does not support getting your location. I hope Becky's family is not near him, and that he stays away from them. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. I think he took her out there, showed her the hole in the ground, and said, Do you understand how serious I am about you getting an abortion? said Teter. SBCSC Board votes to approve consolidation plan, shut down Clay Mayor Wood responds to findings of investigation involving son, Taxpayers may notice a smaller refund as filing deadline approaches, South Bend Schools to decide the fate of Clay High, Saint Marys hosts Sexual Assault Symposium, Back to winter Monday; temperatures improve midweek. Steve had taken the day off work and maintained he was at the house alone when Becky vanished. cemeteries found in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Oxygen Insider is your all-access pass to never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more. Becky Snyder Friends Photos Videos More Friends Photos Videos About Work Former bartender at Steel Horse Saloon 2012 - 2021 College No schools to show High school Went to Silver High Photos See all photos Others Named Becky Snyder Rebecca Weller Becky Snyder Rebecca Snyder Rebecca Snyder Rebecca Snyder Rebekah Snyder See more It seems that two days before Stowe went missing, Leamon went to his uncles farm near a pond where he often went gigging frogs and he dug a grave in which he intended to bury Becky Stowe. When I think about that case and Becky and Robby, too it makes me sad, a reminder of how lethal selfishness and greed can be. Angela Snyder, that he committed the murder. 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