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ACCUSED CHILD MURDERER PLEADS NOT GUILTY

Published Date: Saturday, March 28, 2009 Jan 20 2019 - 5:22pm

Ryann Jones entered that plea late Friday afternoon in Tulare County. He's accused of fatally injuring his girlfriend's daughter, Natalynn Miller, while babysitting her last Sunday.

Visalia police are also looking into the possibility that Natalynn may have been abused in the past.

Jones's family is standing by him, and so is natalynn's mother. His bail has been set at two million dollars.

Candlelight Vigil to Honor Victims of Crime

Published Date: Friday, May 1, 2009 Jan 21 2019 - 12:20pm

Tulare, Calif. (KMPH News) - Inside the Tulare home where 3-year old Natalynn Miller once lived there's a candle burning in her memory.

"If I live to be one hundred, I will never forget her," said Troy Miller, Natalynn's father.

Miller is inviting members of the community to light a candle in his daughter's honor on Saturday and to remember other children who lost their lives to violence.

Vigil for Murdered South Valley Girl

Published Date: Saturday, May 2, 2009 Jan 20 2019 - 8:35pm

Visalia - At the Visalia park where Natalynn Miller used to love to play, dozens of mourners lit candles, and family members recalled the happy memories she made there.

"Even though Natalynn's gone, she can speak," said Mark Henderson, a friend of Natalynn's father, who organized the vigil.

He says his daughter is speaking for all those who lost their lives to violence.

"Just be as vigilant as possible, know who you leave your children with," said Troy Miller, of the advice he'd give to parents.

Natalynn was killed in March, allegedly, by her mother's boyfriend.

Visalia Mom Arrested Five Months after Toddler's Death

Published Date: Tuesday, August 18, 2009 Jan 21 2019 - 12:46pm

Tulare County, Calif.{} (KMPH News) - Five months after the death of a Visalia toddler the child's own mother is now in custody in connection with her murder.{} Nicole Lee was booked into the Bob Wiley Detention Facility in Tulare County Tuesday afternoon.{} The 29-year old is the second person arrested for the death of three and a half year old Natalynn Miller.

South Valley Mother Pleads Not Guilty In Charges Related To Toddler's Death

Published Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2009 Jan 21 2019 - 9:04pm

Nicole Lee Mugshot

A South Valley mother, whose toddler died just five months ago, plead not guilty Wednesday in connection with{}the child's{}death.

VISALIA MAN ACCUSED OF KILLING GIRLFRIEND'S DAUGHTER IS IN COURT

Published Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2013 Jan 21 2019 - 1:16pm

On day one of the trial against Ryann Jones, jurors were shown photos of the grassy area where first responders tried to resuscitate Natalynn Miller, inside the apartment and photos of her bruised body. Action News has chosen not to air the graphic pictures.

Visalia Detective Jared Hughes testified he was the first on scene back in March of 2009. He described Natalynn as cold and lifeless.

VISALIA MAN ACCUSED OF KILLING GIRLFRIEND'S CHILD COULD FACE DEATH PENALTY

Published Date: Monday, November 25, 2013 Jan 21 2019 - 3:02pm

During cross examination, defense attorneys questioned Miller on whether daughter spun herself around a lot.

Closing arguments presented in trial of a Visalia man accused murdering a toddler

Published Date: Saturday, December 14, 2013 Jan 21 2019 - 8:21pm

Ryann Jones is on trial for murder with special circumstances, for the death of Natalynn Miller.

Autopsy photos were shown along with bruises all over the child. Prosecutors say these injuries were solely at the hands of Ryann Jones. But defense attorneys say the child fell off a dresser, may have been injured during CPR, or may have choked to death.

RYANN JONES FOUND GUILTY OF 2ND DEGREE MURDER

Published Date: Friday, December 20, 2013 Jan 21 2019 - 8:26pm
Visalia, ca -- Jurors found Ryann Jones guilty of second degree murder and of assault on a child causing death.
Ryann Jones was on trial for murdering his girlfriend's daughter, 3-year-old Natalynn Miller.

The jury found Jones guilty of second degree murder and assault on a child causing death and not guilty of first degree murder.

RYANN JONES SENTENCED TO 25 YEARS TO LIFE FOR 2ND DEGREE MURDER CONVICTION

Published Date: Wednesday, February 19, 2014 Jan 21 2019 - 8:34pm

A Tulare County judge sentenced Ryann Jones to 25 years to life in prison for child abuse causing death.

Natalynn Miller died more than five years ago from what prosecutors called blunt force trauma.

Trial underway for Visalia woman accused of allowing her child to be beaten to death

Published Date: Friday, May 23, 2014 Jan 18 2019 - 8:24pm

Testimony continued Thursday in Nicole Lee's trial. She is the mother of 3-year old Natalynn Miller, who authorities say was beaten to death at the hands of Lee's boyfriend, Ryan Jones. Jones was convicted and sentenced to the girl's 2009 murder late last year.

Jury hears from Visalia mom of toddler beaten to death

Published Date: Friday, May 30, 2014 Jan 21 2019 - 9:03pm

Jurors heard from the mother of a South Valley toddler on Friday, who died after she was beaten to death.

Visalia mother sentenced to 8 years for child endangerment that led to her daughter's murder

Published Date: Tuesday, July 15, 2014 Feb 2 2019 - 7:47pm

During the sentencing on Tuesday, Lee's attorney requested a new trial based on statements by her now deceased daughter, Natalynn Miller.

PEOPLE v. LEE

Published Date: Wednesday, May 17, 2017 Jan 21 2019 - 9:29pm

THE PEOPLE, Plaintiff and Respondent, v. NICOLE MARIE LEE, Defendant and Appellant.

Court of Appeals of California, Fifth District.

Filed May 17, 2017.

PEOPLE v. JONES

Published Date: Wednesday, May 17, 2017 Jan 21 2019 - 9:46pm

THE PEOPLE, Plaintiff and Respondent, v. RYANN LYNN JONES, Defendant and Appellant.

Court of Appeals of California, Fifth District.

Filed May 17, 2017.

CACJ CALIFORNIA ATTORNEYS FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE LETTER

Published Date: Monday, July 10, 2017 Jan 21 2019 - 9:58pm

"CACJ CALIFORNIA ATTORNEYS FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE Please respond to: July 10, 2017 JOT-TNT. PHILIPSBORN Law Offices of J.T. Philipsborn The Honorable Jorge E. Navarrete 507 Polk Street, #350 Clerk, California Supreme Court San Francisco, CA 94102 Supreme Court of California 455 Golden Gate Ave., Ground Floor San Francisco, CA 94102 Re: People v. Ryann Lynn Jones, S242855 (Fifth Appellate District, Case No. F068996; Tulare County Superior Court No.

Court of Appeal No. F068996

Published Date: Sunday, July 16, 2017 Jan 21 2019 - 10:11pm

Ryann Lynn Jones 2017 Appeal.