All seven episodes of The Orange Tree are now available for download and streaming on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts. "She told me, 'Dad, Colton's killed someone and they found a body.' Among those The hosts of "The Orange Tree" dive into the court records and interview people involved in the case. But Sharon sensed Colton was nothing but bad news, and had begged her daughter not to get involved with him. And she's like, 'Mom, he's my friend, and he needs my help.' Laura Hall was sentenced to 10 years in prison for her part in the crime and has been released in 2018 after serving her time. Eddie Pitonyak, the defendant's father, read a statement He admitted he had killed her but that her death had been an accident. "I actually don't like to talk about that or think about that at all. After police said they did not have the legal grounds to break Laura Hall is the only person who has shown this sort of vicious hatred for the last several years, said Joe Turner, Pitonyak's defense attorney. Laura says she was afraid for her life, and that's why she drove him to Mexico. value meal "out of habit." "When I got the tattoo, I was so in love with him," she says. Laura says she went home. "Like I already know. On Colton's side. Her battle with drugs and alcohol had been a constant struggle, but now the 21-year-old waitress was imbued with a new level of confidence she never felt before. "I'm definitely not a sociopath.". he I heard this rustling, like someone's grabbing the phone from you. In the end, Detective Mark Gilchrest finally gets Laura to give up the gruesome details. "Colton flipped out," Laura explains. with the verdict," Cave said. But the jury never heard Laura's side of the story. He was convicted in 2007 of the murder and sentenced to 55 years in prison. Laura was arrested and later charged with "hindering apprehension" for her role in Colton's escape. ", CBS News. His lawyer later said the only, The victim's relatives embraced after the verdict. Several friends and acquaintances testified they saw Cave with And I'd be like, 'Jennifer, please stay away from that.'". Texas Rangers Promote First Women to Rank of Captain. Colton Pitonyak's mother wept during the verdict, but he was Menu. They found Jennifer's car nearby. "You'll hear after her death she was dismembered. "We would spend days together at a time. He was also a small-time dealer. "I know one of them involves dismemberment with a machete.". In Hall's trial, prosecutors were left to develop a portrait of intent mainly through conversations the 24-year-old Hall allegedly had with others in the months following the murder. Remember the difference between feeling and proof.'". "It was on a flip flop in the bathroom. began to suspect that Pitonyak was a fugitive. Can't keep up with happenings around town? "They stated that during the group that inmate Hall confessed to the murder of Jennifer Cave," Turner explains. A former University of Texas student who was convicted for her role in the 2005 killing and dismemberment of 21-year-old Jennifer Cave was released from prison on Thursday. Pitonyak testified in court that he had been in an alcohol- and drug-induced stupor the night of the murder and did not remember killing her but that it must have been him. And before long, something else became clear: Colton's sometime girlfriend, Laura Hall, had also disappeared. The clerk asked him what he needed a hacksaw for and he said he was frying a turkey and needed a hacksaw to cut it up because it was frozen.". [18] He will be eligible for parole once 50% of his sentence has been served, at which time he will be around 51 years old. Investigators said Hall helped to dismember Cave's body. In the bathroom, he discovered Cave's Would you please help me? And I'm kind of like, sitting up, 'Colton, what's the deal, what's going on?' Lindell, Chuck. CBS News. [11] Before Hall's re-imprisonment beginning in 2010, she lived in the area around Bandera, Texas, with her parents. "That's ridiculous," Laura says of the statement. I had just gotten away from him. The troubled young man seemed to somehow draw people in. Jim Sedwick broke into the apartment after the police departed. "I know what's coming," she tells Maher. a 9 mm handgun that was later Still, last week's verdict left open the most crucial questions: What exactly happened to Cave in the wee hours of Aug. 17, 2005? "I was trying to stay alive. Colton Pitonyak's defense attorney says the appeal he filed last week in Travis County could clear his. "Part of Jennifer's nature," she explains, "is she had a real problem with stray dogs. Is Texas Education Agency Commissioner Undermining Public Schools. Eric Goodman's Austin FC column, other soccer news. district. As it turns out, the cab driver failed to identify Laura when investigators showed him a photo lineup. Check out a scene from Episode 7: Elizabeth Turpin & Karen Brown. In Texas, those sentenced to life are eligible for parole in 30 years. "And he inquired, 'Oh, who is he accused of killing, Miss?' 291126. But Colton's mental fog apparently began to lift a few hours after the shooting; coincidentally, right around the time Laura Hall showed up at his door. later charged with hindering apprehension. Investigators began piling up clues: Colton's car was in its regular parking place. Copyright 1981-2023 Austin Chronicle Corp. All rights reserved. Business And Legislative Leaders Push To Replace Expired Tax Break With Texas Lawmakers Take First Step To Restoring Felony Penalty For Illegal Abbotts Pro Voucher Barnstorming Tour Puts Pressure on GOP Reps Who Texas Taxpayers Footing The Bill For Republican Canceling Of Anti-Gun Businesses. Cameras weren't allowed in the courtroom as the judge lays out how and when the new sentencing trial will proceed. Am I next?'". When questioned why she didn't turn Colton in, Laura tells us that she was afraid of Colton, and that . I'd certainly want that evidence presented to a jury," said Turner. Colton and Laura fled Austin 16 hours after the murder. Because of the D.A. The dismembered body of a young woman exposes the dark side of two former honor students. "There's a line we say in the podcast about [Colton's mother] being pretty happy to talk with us, because you can tell that she's wanted to talk about her son for a long time," said Butler. Austin Police Department Detective David Fugitt told Reform Austin that he has assisted in over 500 homicide investigations, and the gruesome nature of this case is rare. New court documents accuse Laura Hall of bragging about the murder of Jennifer Cave. He'd called her saying he needed to talk. Jim had found Jennifer or what was left of her. Laura Hall was convicted of tampering with evidence and hindering the apprehension of Colton. She insisted he could not have purposefully "That's just a whole new set of nightmares coming at me that I'm not ready to deal with.". Now more than ever, we need your support to continue supplying Austin with independent, free press. DNA recovered on a buck knife, a machete, and the hacksaw left resting on top of Cave's body matched only Pitonyak and Cave. [4] She attended school in Bishop, Texas, before moving to Corpus Christi in 2000. "48 Hours" has been following Laura Hall's case since 2005, and yet it is still difficult to know just exactly who Laura is or what role she played that awful August night in Austin. In February 2009, Laura Hall is unexpectedly released when a court ruled her sentencing hearing wasn't fair. Jim says the place was completely dark. Watch an excerpt of Laura Hall's interrogation. "The deputies basically were having to fairly forcefully remove her from the courtroom.". The Motoreum's Yusuf & Antonio talk about the biz and their reality TV debut, One click gets you all the newsletters listed below, Breaking news, arts coverage, and daily events. Maher asks. To understand how Jennifers life was destroyed in such a grisly way, we must retrace her steps the night of her murder. police found Cave's Saturn sedan parked on a street near the later charged with hindering apprehension. Yes. On March 15, 2018, she was released on parole from prison under mandatory supervision,[24] including GPS monitoring, and could not return to Travis County or to make any contact with the Cave family[25][26] until after the end of her prison sentence, which was in August of the same year. Pitonyak stated during the trial that he must have killed Jennifer as he was the only other person there at the time he just couldn't remember the details. I can't live in Austin. The two joined up with a group of other mutual party-goers and found having several drinks at Treasure Island bar. But she admits she is guilty of falling in love with the wrong man. The next day, Aug. 18, 2005, Sharon and Jim Sedwick hit the highway and raced four hours from Corpus Christi to Austin, and straight to Colton Pitonyak's apartment. And I'm like, 'Were you with Jennifer?' and face masks at the store. "But then we did the Lauren Cave interview, and then it was like, 'Oh my God, not only what if this happened to me, but what if I was alive and this happened to my sister? at Burger King. I just want to see you for a little bit. lived. In 2007, Laura Hall was convicted of helping her boyfriend Colton Pitonyak dismember 21-year-old Jennifer Cave's body in his apartment. the saw was too small to cut up a body and reminded jurors that She became eligible again in November 2012. They drove Laura's dark green Cadillac some 200 miles to the Mexican town of Piedras Negras, a quiet border town just on the other. 2023 Talk Murder To Me. Jennifer Cave's mother, Sharon Cave, testified that she spoke to a He has sincefiled another appeal disputing the timeline of the murder. For Thomas (a former Chronicle intern) and Butler, the interest in exploring a notorious chapter of campus lore was born of a curiosity for the story beyond the grisly details of the crime, or the sensationalized on-the-run narrative that characterized the subsequent trials and convictions of Pitonyak and Hall. and Lauren, brother Clayton, mother,Sharon, and her mother's fianc, Jim Sedwick. Everyone has pointed their finger at me," she says.Prosecutors say Laura Hall did everything wrong the day of the murder: she left Colton's apartment and never told anyone what she had seen - not police, and not even her mother, whom she spoke with several times that afternoon. after the And then, it got worse when the district attorney failed to tell Laura's attorney about that - which was a significant legal mistake. Prosecutors, Hall faces trial later this year on charges of felony hindering Walking past the West Campus complex on their way to classes at UT-Austin, their conversations would inevitably circle back to the murder of Jennifer Cave, which occurred mere yards away, behind door #88. TV-PG Reality and Game Show Primetime Full Episode Appearing: Sharon Martin Go to show. Podcasts, True Crime, The Orange Tree, Podcast, The Drag Audio, Tinu Thomas, Haley Butler, Jennifer Cave, Colton Pitonyak, Laura Hall, Information is power. Located in the neighborhood of West Campus, Pitonyaks apartment turned into a crime scene on that day while Pitonyak along with his accomplice, Laura Hall, took off to Mexico. Jennifer's stepfather, Jim Sedwick, also spoke with Colton. [11] Pitonyak had no previous record of violent crime. Yeah," she continues with a laugh, "I felt I was on top of the world when I was with Colton. "She had previously made a statement that she had no idea what happened, she'd never seen the body. What will ending the COVID-19 emergency look like in the US. "Trial set for college student accused of slaying, dismembering woman after date. And they will always remember the child that is gone forever. We can help. In August 2005, 21-year-old Cave was last seen with her close friend, UT finance major Colton Pitonyak, in Downtown Austin, on the eve of starting a new job at a local law firm. ", "I definitely feel like my life is closing in on me right now," Laura says of her situation. Laura Ashley Hall [12] was a University of Texas at Austin student who at one time had been Pitonyak's girlfriend. Hall had been sentenced to 10 years in prison for her role in the murder. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Thomas said, "I think any reporter would be lying if they said that getting a source on record, that's never spoken before, isn't exciting. into a playpen belonging to Fernandez's His lawyers say Laura Hall was sentenced to 10 years in prison for her part in the crime and has been released in 2018 after serving her time. "She is a convicted felon, and it's no longer about whether or not she's guilty," Bishop says. I mean, look, I didn't know what was gonna happen if I called the police, OK? "This guy's who's - apparently he - he's killed Jennifer Cave and mutilated her body- he's got my daughter. The defense had wanted the jury to see the tape of Laura's police interrogation, where for nine emotional hours, she firmly maintained she had nothing to do with the dismemberment. "48 Hours Mystery: In Too Deep. especially a woman," she said. His kitchen?" Laura says Colton led her into the bathroom. 30 photos. "Jennifer Cave grew up in Corpus Christi, in a family of five girls. apprehension. [10] Pitonyak had also once entered a rehabilitation program for drugs. [2] Bill Bishop, a prosecutor in the Travis County, Texas government, said "As far as murders go, this is a very clean murder. After Cave's murder they escaped to Mexico where they were captured. And it kind of got quiet. He bought the items, he testified, but he did not cut up the body, and he claimed it was Hall's idea to flee to Mexico. discovered in Pitonyak's car. Jennifer Cave was on track to putting her life back in order. 0:57. "It upsets me tremendously to be in the same room with her and see her flitting about and talking on her cell phone. Accurate or not, it was the first time Sullivan had mentioned this conversation, even though she'd testified at Pitonyak's trial, and Sawyer objected and was granted additional time to interview Sullivan and prepare a rebuttal. With movie production in lockdown, try the sounds of Paper Street, Casey Cep solves the mystery of the true crime book that Harper Lee never wrote, Amanda Jacobson pairs vino reviews with different varietals of lawbreaking, With unprecedented demand for new inventory, parts, and repairs throughout quarantine, local bicycle shops struggle to keep up, One click gets you all the newsletters listed below, Breaking news, arts coverage, and daily events. Sawyer countered that in fact Hall took no part in the abandoned dismemberment, a version of the story that the jury apparently found unpersuasive. "I feel this huge weight of pressure - a dark cloud around me that is the police and the District Attorney's office that could snatch away what I have at any second. His apartment an accident. [9] Outside court, Jim Sedwick said, as paraphrased by Harriet Ryan of Court TV, that "there was only a two-and-a-half-year functional difference between the jury's sentence and the life term. "Really? Pitonyak also bought heavy-duty garbage bags, odor eliminator, Just weeks ago, a new witness has come forward and swears that in 2005, Laura told him she was "going to get away with murder." It appeared to be a bathtub, and I was seeing something. Jennifers head lay in a plastic bag by the tub, along with both her hands. Asked if the cab driver is lying, Laura says, "I never said that to him. ", "Well it's neither," she replies. "The mutilation was anger it wasn't any effort to hide the body or get rid of the body. Oscars Best Picture Winners Best Picture Winners Emmys STARmeter Awards San Diego Comic-Con New York Comic-Con Sundance Film Festival Toronto Int'l Film Festival Awards Central Festival Central All Events Jail, Henrietta Langenbach, held on a fraud charge. I'll take you to dinner to celebrate your new job.' And Bishop says Laura's DNA was found on a key piece of evidence. A medical examiner later determined that Cave The jury finds Laura guilty of tampering with evidence, for cutting up Jennifer Cave's body and helping Colton to escape to Mexico. On the second visit, Sharon Cave slipped a window lock, and Sedwick climbed inside. is in the bottom right corner. landed a job as a legal assistant in an environmental law firm. Combat veteran operated. Colton Pitonyak will testify in his own defense. Laura Hall & Colton Pitonyak Episode aired Jul 7, 2013 TV-14 44 m IMDb RATING 5.7 /10 8 YOUR RATING Rate Documentary Crime The dismembered body of a young woman exposes the dark side of two former honor students. Donna Moonda and Damian Bradford. ", The emotional toll of the case hit particularly close to home for the hosts who both have sisters when they sat down to interview Cave's own sister, Lauren. We'd just stay in the house all day. Those things just really upset me," Sharon says. I didn't know who she was. I haven't seen her. "He held himself out as a gangster," prosecutor Bill Bishop says. For Butler, the overwhelming popularity is still a little hard to comprehend. His lawyers say Hall was nowhere near Pitonyak's apartment during the hours that Cave was apparently killed, and there is no certain evidence that Hall participated in the dismemberment of Cave's body. Eddie Pitonyak, the defendant's father, read a statement "All of a sudden I'm in a courtroom and then they're just taking me into jail. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Director Gregory Kohn Stars Robert Ivkovic Laura Fraker (uncredited) See production, box office & company info Watch on Bravo Now went to the fast-food chain Release Calendar Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Movie News India Movie . There's no way I would have done what was done.". "I'm stupid with men. '", Sharon says she knew something was wrong. urinating on a car. Hall was convicted in 2007 and sentenced to five years. Unless he wins a new trial, Colton Pitonyak will be eligible for parole in 2033.Produced by Chuck Stevenson, Jenna Jackson and James Stolz, First published on March 20, 2010 / 9:55 PM. into Pitonyak's apartment, Cave's, Police found a shell casing in the tub that matched the bullet According to more than 60-page appeal document, Laura Hall told her cousin and his roommate in 2005 she was going to get away with murder. This episode is about Jennifer Cave, 21, who was found murdered and dismembered in Colton Pitonyak's apartment in 2005. And Jennifer would fall for that line every time: 'I need a friend,'" says Sharon. New court documents accuse Laura Hall of bragging about the murder of Jennifer Cave. She was also a student at UT, a government major with hopes of becoming a lawyer. She died in the residence of UT student Colton Pitonyak. Abbott proposes. He had a serious problem with drugs, especially cocaine. During Halls trial the state alleged that Hall aided Pitonyak in the murder of Jennifer Cave. '", "It's hard for listeners to really put themselves in the shoes of someone close to this case," added Thomas, who says these shades of personal perspective were integral to properly telling their story. "I did not want to go to jail. ", Early on, they were excited to gain access to any source, and breakthroughs came at unexpected moments (Thomas was in class when Colton's father, Eddie Pitonyak, said he was willing to speak with them). He was arrested for possession of illegal drugs. it was hilarious that he went in there," Fernandez testified. Asked what he needed the saw for, "Colton called her, he said, 'You know, I really need a friend. [13], On August 16, 2005, Cave and Pitonyak went to Sixth Street in Downtown Austin to celebrate Cave's new job. Lawsuits claim it wrecked their teeth. ", Ryan, Harriet. This is the only one in which the defendant recalled vivid detail about every event prior to and following, but claimed to have no recollection as to causing the death. The detective disagrees. Colton will remain in prison for most of his life after receiving 55 years. Hall was released on parole in 2018 after serving nearly 10 years in prison. Police urgently needed to know everything about Colton and Jennifer. accidentally pull the trigger while trying to clear a Case says he could not comment on Hall's upcoming sentencing hearing. Laura sighs before answering. Got something to say? for his parents' well-being. I can't go to jail," Laura tells Maher. Bryan Case, with the Travis County District Attorney s office, said, We stand by our position and conviction of Colton Pitonyak. Now more than ever, we need your support to continue supplying Austin with independent, free press. [19], In 2010, a jury in Travis County, Texas resentenced Hall to the maximum possible sentence, including prison and $14,000 ($17396.92 when adjusted for inflation) in fines. "I had no idea he was going to do what he did," she says. night of drinking and drug use, but admitted he believes he may . Was she a brutal accomplice or just a lost soul along for the ride? Get the best viral stories straight into your inbox! "I was really attracted to Colton from the beginning.. And within just a couple of hours, the judge rules against Laura. "It is now about the appropriate sentence.". She looks just like Jennifer Cave. "All I had was a flashlight. In 2020, A seven-part podcast called "The Orange Tree," published by The Drag, which is an audio production house at the University of Texas, took a deep dive look at Jennifer's life, the trials and the appeals. [18] The court ruled that her sentencing hearing was unfair and Hall was released on bond. left the courtroom with the victim's. He referred Pedro Fernandez (pictured), Pitonyak and Hall went to the home of the hotel manager, Pedro Another person, Laura Hall, was convicted of tampering with evidence and hindering the apprehension of Pitonyak after the two fled to Mexico. His lawyer later said the only Right away. Hall was released on parole in 2018 after. He said There was a heinous murder and two readily identifiable suspects, but the physical evidence was confounding, and there was never a clear motive. because he had owned And I said. At least one of Laura Hall's confessions that she had killed Jennifer came only after her initial sentence of 5 years was increased to 10 years on appeal. Become an Oxygen Insider. Sawyer.' ", Jennifer Cave's mother, Sharon, and her fiance, Jim Sedwick, Nicole Kasinskas and Billy Sullivan. Yes.". [13] On August 3, 2010, Hall was taken into the custody of the state prison system, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ). But, as is usually the case with Laura Hall, that was not the end of this story.Colton Pitonyak's attorney, Joe Turner, says Colton did not shoot Jennifer Cave and he doesn't know who did. "Oh, I loved the guy," she says. "stumbling" drunk. She had Hall will serve five years in state prison for tampering with evidence and one year concurrently in jail for hindering the apprehension of convicted killer Colton Pitonyak. Maher asks Laura. In August 2005, 21-year-old Cave was last seen with her close friend, UT finance major Colton Pitonyak, in Downtown Austin, on the eve of starting a new job at a local law firm. concern he expressed was "I spent 21 months in jail for things I didn't do. "He thought She would get credit for two years that she had already spent in confinement prior to the sentencing. Sullivan said Hall seemed frustrated by Pitonyak's inanition, saying she had been trying to "motivate" Pitonyak to finish the job. It's put together by The Drag Audio Production House and KUT and can be found on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. she says, reenacting the smile for Maher. ", And the D.A. "His brain "I mean I still - I was in denial, OK.", Asked if it never occurred to her to call police, family or friends, Laura says, somewhat defensively, "It didn't seem like a good move. Pitonyak is not eligible for parole until 2033. The reporters were acutely aware of the gravity that came with securing an interview with Pitonyak himself, who is serving his 55-year sentence for murder in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice French M. Robertson Unit maximum security prison, just outside of Abilene. The brown paper bag in Pitonyak's studio apartment led police to "Even looked like the floors had been mopped. "A jury, in Travis County, of 12 people found Colton Pitonyak guilty, and a jury of 12 people, in Travis County . This would be the last conversation Jennifer Cave would have with anyone except her killer. shot her accidentally. ", Colton also had a collection of gangster movies. Come here.'". The former charge originates from the dismemberment of Cave's body. And he said, 'Well, there's a problem,' and he said, 'We're concerned." Former University of Texas student Colton Pitonyak is serving 55 years . [18] On Monday February 8, 2010, Hall was placed in county custody prior to her new sentencing hearing. Ultimately, Thomas and Butler remain confident that emotional sincerity is as important as getting the facts straight. AUSTIN, Texas - August 17, 2020 marks the 15th anniversary of the murder of Jennifer Cave. As for Laura, she was ultimately credited with time served, made parole in . but he did lay the blame on his friend, 23-year-old Laura Hall . Hall, who has since completed her prison sentence, even provides fresh insight to the reporters in a delicate, yet riveting, exchange over Facebook Messenger. "How hard is it to go like this?" Hall was charged with tampering with evidence and helping Pitonyak flee the country. So after they left, Jim muscled his way in through a window. And I opened that door. If Jennifer told you she was going to be somewhere at 8 o'clock, Jennifer was there at 8 o'clock.". into Pitonyak's apartment, Cave's 'Oh man, no, I wasn't with her. Jordan Smith of the Austin Chronicle said "The relatively light sentence, after an emotional appeal from Hall's father, suggests that the delay in reaching a verdict reflected some division in the jurors' judgment of Hall's culpability. Ascension Seton breaks ground on new womens health tower in Austin, Cowboy Breakfast, BBQ Austin scheduled ahead of official start of Rodeo Austin, Timeline: Severe storms possible on Thursday, Forecast: Severe storms possible Thursday. It was just playing with it, like it was a toy. Pitonyak was enrolled in UTs Business Program (a rare admission for an out-of-state student) where he received high marks his freshman and junior years. The ruling, in effect, tossed attorney Joe James Sawyer's defense out the window. An appeals court in Austin set Laura loose - upholding her conviction, but throwing out her five-year sentence. The only real blemishes on his record were the DWI and PCOS previously mentioned. She's out on bond while prosecutors fight to put her back behind bars. Colton quickly realized that he couldnt dispose of the body by himself and called over a friend, Laura Hall, to help him cut up the body. medication for depression. He was hot. This was a brutal case; she was stabbed 29 times. claimed he used it on the victim's body. The Example video title will go here for this video. "Absolutely nothing to do with it," she replies. Around 1 am, Michael Rodriguez received a call from Jennifer, who said that her friend Colton was angry and wasted. the Murderpedia project stay alive. But the judge refused to allow it, calling it inadmissable hearsay. If real news is important to you, please consider making a donation of $5, $10 or whatever you can afford, to help keep our journalism on stands. After police said they did not have the legal grounds to break "She's still a part of us.". They found a machete that was in the dishwasher.". But Jim and Sharon Sedwick, Jennifer's parents, weren't surprised by these latest accusations, because Laura Hall had frightened them since the first minute they saw her. '' dive into the court records and interview people involved in the bathroom, he 's got daughter. 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