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Thread: 16-Year-Old Simeon Adams Sentenced to 55 Years for Robbery and Felony Murder in 2014 IN Shooting Death of Nathan Trapuzzano

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    Nathan Trapuzzano's mom is angry, blames justice system

    Cheryl Trapuzzano angry at the system

    More than a year after Nathan Trapuzzano was gunned down just blocks from his Westside home, his mother still resents the justice system that let her son's killer roam the streets.

    "The problem with everything boils down to nobody taking responsibility for themselves anymore," Cheryl Trapuzzano said. "They have to know the difference between right and wrong. They have to be willing to take consequences for their actions."

    An Indianapolis Star investigation last year revealed that Simeon Adams could have been locked up before Trapuzzano was killed on April 1, 2014, but he had been free for a month while awaiting a hearing on 13 probation violations, including nine violations of his house arrest.

    At the time, Juvenile Court Judge Marilyn Moores expressed concerns that these violations were never brought to the attention of the court. The probation officer responsible for monitoring Adams resigned soon after Adams was arrested.

    "It goes from the top of the system all the way down to us little people," Trapuzzano told The Star. "I blame every individual who makes up the system."

    Adams, who turned 18 on May 3, has been charged with murder and other crimes in connection with Nathan's slaying.

    Adams was 16 and technically a juvenile when he allegedly pulled the trigger, but Marion County Prosecutor Terry Curry filed the charges in adult court.

    Trapuzzano, 24, was finishing an early morning walk when prosecutors say Adams tried to rob him in the 3500 block of West 16th Street.

    Adams, according to a probable cause affidavit, pulled a handgun and ordered Trapuzzano to remove his clothing. Adams, the court records say, pulled the trigger as Trapuzzano reached for his shoes.

    Trapuzzano died from a single gunshot to the abdomen.

    Grainy surveillance video from a camera at the Tron Tire Shop, 3521 W. 16th St., shows Nathan holding his hands out while a suspect raises an arm and points.

    The video image is too far away, the quality too poor, to tell with certainty if the suspect is holding a gun.

    But a witness said Adams had a gun.

    A young man told police he was with Adams and standing about nine feet away when he saw Adams "holding the handgun out with his right hand and shoot(ing) Trapuzzano," according to the records.

    The young man was never charged in connection with Trapuzzano's shooting but is expected to testify against Adams.

    Marion Superior Court Judge Sheila Carlisle has yet to rule on a defense request for a change of venue. Adams' lawyers, Adam Lenkowsky and Kenneth Roberts say media reports in this high-profile case make it impossible for Adams to receive a fair trial in Marion County.

    Adams' trial is scheduled to start July 27. Lenkowsky said there's a chance one side or another would ask to postpone the trial date.

    Adams was charged with murder, attempted robbery and unlawfully possessing a firearm, plus a five-year enhancement related to committing a felony with a firearm. He could receive 130 years in prison if convicted.

    He also is charged with attempted murder and other crimes in the shooting of a teen on March 30, 2014.

    "There's still a lot of anger. I don't think we're ever going to get over the anger," Trapuzzano said.

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    "I realize this may sound harsh, but as a father and former lawman, I really don't care if it's by lethal injection, by the electric chair, firing squad, hanging, the guillotine or being fed to the lions."
    - Oklahoma Rep. Mike Christian

    "There are some people who just do not deserve to live,"
    - Rev. Richard Hawke

    “There are lots of extremely smug and self-satisfied people in what would be deemed lower down in society, who also deserve to be pulled up. In a proper free society, you should be allowed to make jokes about absolutely anything.”
    - Rowan Atkinson

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    Simeon Adams admits to shooting and killing Nathan Trapuzzano, takes plea deal

    By Kylee Wierks
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    INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (June 24, 2015) – Marion County Prosecutor Terry Curry announced today that Simeon Adams, 18, has pleaded guilty for the murder of Nathan Trapuzzano.

    In a court hearing today Adams admitted to shooting and killing Trapuzzano on West 16th Street in the early morning hours of April 1, 2014.

    Adams, who was 16-years-old at the time of the murder, was charged as an adult for the crime.

    According to the terms of the plea, Adams is expected to be sentenced to serve 55 years executed in the Indiana Department of Correction.

    A sentencing hearing is scheduled for July 24 at 1:30 p.m.

    The plea agreement was entered after consultation with the Trapuzzano family.

    Prosecutor Terry Curry released this statement:

    “The conviction of Simeon Adams for this tragic and senseless crime was important for the entire community, as so many have grieved with the Trapuzzano family over the loss of Nathan. I commend IMPD’s officers and detectives for their investigation and identification of Adams just days after the incident.”

    Charges were filed against Adams for the murder on April 8, 2014.

    http://cbs4indy.com/2015/06/25/simeo...kes-plea-deal/
    "I realize this may sound harsh, but as a father and former lawman, I really don't care if it's by lethal injection, by the electric chair, firing squad, hanging, the guillotine or being fed to the lions."
    - Oklahoma Rep. Mike Christian

    "There are some people who just do not deserve to live,"
    - Rev. Richard Hawke

    “There are lots of extremely smug and self-satisfied people in what would be deemed lower down in society, who also deserve to be pulled up. In a proper free society, you should be allowed to make jokes about absolutely anything.”
    - Rowan Atkinson

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    Teen who killed Trapuzzano: ‘I’m coming home’

    INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Simeon Adams was sentenced to 55 years in prison Friday for killing Nathan Trapuzzano.

    Police say 16-year-old Simeon Adams shot and killed Trapuzzano on April 1, 2014 as Trapuzzano was out for a morning walk. The expectant father was just blocks from his home. Prosecutors say Adams, now 17-years-old, tried to mug Trapuzzano, but ended up fatally shooting him.

    On his way into the courtroom Friday, Adams made a comment to a 24-Hour News 8 crew.

    “I’m coming home … dammit,” Adams said.

    Adams was charged as an adult and pleaded guilty to the crime nearly a month ago as part of a deal.

    Jennifer Trapuzzano
    , Nathan’s wife, told 24-Hour News 8 Friday that she forgives Adams. Hear more from her on 24-Hour News 8 at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. on WISH-TV.

    The plea deal accepted on June 25 was for the murder charge in the Trappuzano case. Prosecutors say the other charges, which included robbery and carrying a handgun without a license, were dropped. But according to the prosecutor’s office and court documents, Simeon Adams is facing attempted murder, aggravated battery, and gun charges for another crime that prosecutors say happened two days before Trapuzzano’s killing. A hearing is scheduled for that case Friday as well.

    http://wishtv.com/2015/07/24/sentenc...set-for-today/
    "I realize this may sound harsh, but as a father and former lawman, I really don't care if it's by lethal injection, by the electric chair, firing squad, hanging, the guillotine or being fed to the lions."
    - Oklahoma Rep. Mike Christian

    "There are some people who just do not deserve to live,"
    - Rev. Richard Hawke

    “There are lots of extremely smug and self-satisfied people in what would be deemed lower down in society, who also deserve to be pulled up. In a proper free society, you should be allowed to make jokes about absolutely anything.”
    - Rowan Atkinson

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