Elizabeth Olten~ A Nine-Year-Old’s Funeral. Murder Suspect in Jail.

October 29, 2009 · Posted in Found Murdered, Missing 
Nine-Year Old Elizabeth Olten

Nine-Year Old Elizabeth Olten

A Cole County judge ruled that the next hearing for the 15-year-old murder suspect in Elizabeth Olten’s death will be open to the public. During the November hearing we will find out whether the female suspect, who is charged with first degree murder, will be tried as an adult. If the teen is tried as an adult, her name will be released to the public.

The judge also ruled that the suspect will remain in police custody until her trial. An attorney for the suspect argued that publicity from Olten’s death will make it impossible for his client to have a fair trial.

Elizabeth Olten, just 9 years old, disappeared October 21 while walking home from a friend’s house in St. Martin, Missouri. Investigators say “written evidence” lead them to the suspect. Days later, on October 23, the young suspect led police to Olten’s body (which was well concealed) in the woods behind the suspects home. It was also reported that the 15-year-old suspect is the older sister of Elizabeth’s friend. (Not a creepy neighbor guy preying on your children, not a registered sex offender, or a deranged psychopath, like many were probably thinking.)

Who would have thought this was possible? As a parent, I have had concerns with my children going to friend’s homes. Concerned about them getting hurt, wonder if they will be supervised by an adult, what are the rules there, do the parents have guns in the home, etc. Not once have I ever thought that I should be concerned about the siblings in the home. Sadly, I have added that to my list now, because of this disgusting and senseless crime.

Elizabeth’s funeral was this week. Some of the mourners wore pink shirts, Elizabeth’s favorite color. “She was a giver,’ said the Rev. Monte Shinkle. “She gave of her love to family and friends.”

Pink balloons were released at the funeral of nine-year-old Elizabeth Olten.

Pink balloons were released at the burial of nine-year-old Elizabeth Olten.

Two white horses pulled her casket in a glass hearse from the Jefferson City church to a nearby cemetery. Several dozen people stood along the road and released pink balloons when the funeral procession reached the entrance to the cemetery. After a graveside service, mourners released two white doves and more pink balloons.
Nine-year old Elizabeth Olten being carried to her final resting place by a horse-drawn hearse in Jefferson City, Missouri.

Nine-year old Elizabeth Olten being carried to her final resting place by a horse-drawn hearse in Jefferson City, Missouri.

Having two little girls myself, hearing the description of this funeral, looking at the pictures, and the visual it has put in my head makes me wonder how parents survive these terrible crimes against their children. It is beyond frightening to be a parent today. What is happening to our world that children are killing children? How did they become so desensitized? How do these parents and the community go on with their lives? What about the suspects family?
It would be great to hear your responses. Do you have ideas of how to keep kids safe today? What do you think is an appropriate punishment for this 15 year old?  Should she be treated as an adult for this horrendous crime?
We must stop the violence against young innocent children.

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4 Responses to “Elizabeth Olten~ A Nine-Year-Old’s Funeral. Murder Suspect in Jail.”

  1. JA on December 30th, 2009 12:51 pm

    She should be treated as an adult…This is disgusting and horrifying…There is no excuse for this 15 year old scumbag. There are millions of children out there that are not right in the head, but you don’t see them killing other people. There are no excuses for this girl. If your child is having problems, keep them active. It’s not that hard to get off your lazy butts and interact with your children.

  2. Антон Павлович on March 23rd, 2010 1:47 pm

    Спасибо …

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  3. Kylie Batt on April 16th, 2010 5:56 pm

    Ну наконец то…

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  4. Kylie Batt on April 20th, 2010 7:59 pm

    Извиняюсь, ничем не могу помочь, но уверен, что Вам помогут найти правильное решение. Не отчаивайтесь….

    A Cole County judge ruled that the next hearing for the 15-year-old murder suspect in Elizabeth Olten’s death will be open to the public…..

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