Child Rape Case Delayed Four Times

Rape Child Abuse Rebecca McEvoy's family faces their fourth delay in less than four months. Defense says it needs more time.

by Jessica Taloney

Published: Tue, April 22, 2008 - 4:30 pm CST

For the fourth time in less than four months, a Chickasaw family seeking justice for their little girl is faced with another delay.
Rebecca McEvoy, 11, was killed in a car crash last January.
Prosecutors say because Rebecca died before the case went to trial, a judge must decide whether the case can move forward. The hearing to make that decision was delayed again Tuesday.
"It eats at your nerves. We know we have a case. We're just praying they'll go ahead and get this over," said Aden McEvoy, Rebecca's dad. "This should have been heard last year, but they keep putting it off and putting off, and the judge keeps allowing it."
The suspect, Bob Ingle, was Rebecca's step father and at the time worked as a Chickasaw police officer.
Earlier this month, Ingle's attorney, Michael Harbin, asked the judge to throw out Rebecca's case based on a 2004 Supreme Court ruling. Harbin argued his client had a constitutional right to confront his accuser. A judge recessed the April 2nd hearing until April 22nd to give prosecutors time to study the ruling, but less than 24 hours before the continued hearing was to begin, the defense had reason for another delay. Assistant District Attorney Steve Giardini tells News Five the hearing is postponed because the defense needs more time to talk to the doctor who examined Rebecca.
"We thought finally we're gonna get an answer... Finally we're gonna get an answer and know what's gonna happen," said Rhonda Wheelus, Rebecca's cousin. Wheelus and several other family members were planning to protest outside Government Plaza before Tuesday's hearing.
Ingle is charged with rape, sodomy, and sexual abuse. The hearing is rescheduled for May 20th.

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tjordan32 Says:

Mon, May 05, 2008 at 9:34 pm

Our Becca is in Heaven and God Almighty sees all!! I know I serve A God who is more than able to move this mountain out of our way and he is true to his word. God is for the children and everything in darkness will be brought to light so, I believe God this is just more time to expose this man and allow the lord to work. Good Luck with any high dollar att. they want to hire because, I’m trusting in an all knowing, all powerful, and just God. The one who can break the chains of fear, and darkness and set the captive free. A lie will only bring destruction but, the truth shall set you free.

RHONDAWHEELUS Says:

Thu, May 01, 2008 at 1:54 pm

help becca by going 2 her websitelisted above under rhondawheelus blog

Madcap Says:

Wed, Apr 30, 2008 at 10:54 am

If this guy is guilty of raping the little girl, then why not let him meet his accuser. Send the lawyer with him too.

BamaGurlie73 Says:

Wed, Apr 30, 2008 at 9:35 am

This just makes one lose faith in the justice system, unbelievable

cherry6905 Says:

Wed, Apr 30, 2008 at 7:30 am

For all updates on this case go to:
http://my.opera.com/rhondawheelus/blog/

RHONDAWHEELUS Says:

Thu, Apr 24, 2008 at 2:45 pm

hi,its rhonda wheelus rebeccas cousin!!

hasnt our family been thru enough??

must we keep gettin put of & put off??

this is just a stall tactic that the defense is trying 2 use in order 2 distance his client from the crime!!its called win by delay!!!!

we the family cant allow beccas memory 2 b victimized again!!

we will fight this & we will win!!
becca deserves justice its what she was fightin 4!!

we must now take up her cause!!

we will continue our fight & get the word out so that no other child ever has 2 endure the horror that our precious lil becca had 2 endure @ the hands of Bob Ingle!!!!!

we will fight until justice is served!!even if we must go 2 supreme court!!we wont sit idly & let this win by delay tactic work!!Becca deserves JUSTICE!!!