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Nathan Sloop appears in 2nd District Judge Glen Dawson's courtroom in Farmington with his attorney, Richard Mauro, on Tuesday. (ERIN HOOLEY/Standard-Examiner)

Nathan Sloop waives preliminary hearing

Last updated Tuesday, March 20, 2012 - 10:42pm

FARMINGTON — A judge set a felony arraignment hearing for the man charged with the murder of 4-year-old Ethan Stacy.

Nathan Sloop, 33, carrying a large, clear, plastic bag filled with legal documents, appeared Tuesday before Judge Glen Dawson, who set May 22 for the hearing. At that time, Sloop is expected to enter either a plea of not guilty or guilty to the charges stemming from the boy’s death on May 9, 2010.

Sloop, and his wife, Stephanie Sloop, 29, both of Layton, are each charged with aggravated murder, second-degree felony child abuse, second-degree felony obstruction of justice and third-degree felony abuse or desecration of a body.

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Nathan Sloop appears in 2nd District Judge Glen C. Dawson's courtroom for an evidentiary hearing in Farmington in July. Sloop and his wife, Stephanie Sloop, are accused of abusing and killing Stephanie's 4-year-old son, Ethan Stacy, in 2010. Nathan Sloop's preliminary hearing was changed earlier this week from a five-day event to a one-day event. (ERIN HOOLEY/Standard-Examiner)

Nathan Sloop's preliminary hearing changed from five days to one

Loretta Park Standard-Examiner

Last updated Friday, March 2, 2012 - 9:19pm

FARMINGTON — A preliminary hearing for the man charged with the murder of 4-year-old Ethan Stacy has been changed from five days to one.

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Dispatchers praised for handling of Ethan Stacy case

Jasen Asay Standard-Examiner

Last updated Wednesday, October 5, 2011 - 6:58am

LAYTON -- Behind the scenes of the investigation into the disappearance of 4-year-old Ethan Stacy in May 2010 were several public safety communication officials dealing with a wide variety of calls from the public.

Some of the callers were concerned citizens who wanted to know what they could do to help look for the missing boy. Others wanted to complain that the police were not doing a good job in the investigation. There were even some self- proclaimed psychics who wanted to tell the police exactly what had happened.

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Nathan Sloop appears in Judge Glen C. Dawson's courtroom for an evidentiary hearing at Second District Court in Farmington Wednesday, July 27, 2011. The hearing was brief and defense attorneys said that evidentiary issues would be presented during the preliminary hearing. Nathan and Stephanie Sloop are facing capital murder charges in the death of 4-year-old Ethan Stacy. (Erin Hooley/Standard-Examiner)

Nathanael Sloop hearing continued

Loretta Park Standard-Examiner

Last updated Wednesday, July 27, 2011 - 11:16pm

FARMINGTON — Evidentiary hearings for Nathanael and Stephanie Sloop, who are accused of murdering 4-year-old Ethan Stacy, have been continued until late October and early November.

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Friday's hearing in murder case canceled

Loretta Park Standard-Examiner Davis Bureau

Last updated Thursday, June 2, 2011 - 3:01pm

FARMINGTON — A hearing to hear oral arguments in the case against Nathanael and Stephanie Sloop has been canceled.

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Layton Police Department honors employees for hard work, dedication in 2010

Jasen Asay Standard-Examiner Davis Bureau

Last updated Sunday, May 22, 2011 - 7:01am

LAYTON -- The Layton Police Department had a busy 2010, and as part of National Police Week last week, the department recognized a number of employees for their hard work and dedication.

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Hearings set for parents of slain Layton boy

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Last updated Monday, May 16, 2011 - 11:07pm

FARMINGTON — Preliminary hearing dates have been set for the couple accused of killing 4-year-old Ethan Stacy.

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Nathanael Sloop, left, appears in the 2nd District Court in Farmington for a hearing Thursday, April 21, 2011. Sloop and his wife Stephanie Sloop are charged with aggravated murder in connection with the death of Stephanie Sloop's son, Ethan. (photo by Matthew Arden Hatfield)

Dispute continues over evidence in Ethan Stacy case

Loretta Park Standard-Examiner Davis Bureau

Last updated Wednesday, April 27, 2011 - 9:34am

FARMINGTON — It’s not a child abuse case, but a murder case, prosecutors said after a hearing for the couple accused of killing 4-year-old Ethan Stacy.

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Sloop defense attorneys ask to suppress testimony

Loretta Park Standard-Examiner Davis Bureau

Last updated Wednesday, April 27, 2011 - 9:34am

FARMINGTON — Defense attorneys for Stephanie and Nathanael Sloop want the judge to suppress testimony from a psychologist with offices in Ogden and Sandy.

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Stephanie Sloop appears with her lawyer, Mary Corporon, at the 2nd District Court in Farmington on Monday. Sloop is charged, along with her husband Nathanael Sloop, with aggravated murder in connection with the death of her son in May 2010.

Stephanie Sloop waives right to speedy trial

Jasen Asay Standard-Examiner Davis Bureau

Last updated Tuesday, February 1, 2011 - 12:31am

FARMINGTON -- While attorneys on both sides are still silent regarding the two new pieces of evidence against Nathanael Sloop, it is safe to say that one of those pieces of evidence also deals directly with Stephanie Sloop.

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