She loved nothing more than being a mother and grandmother," Timothy Stockdale said in a statement. Theyre very religious They werent allowed to make choices. Upon arrival at the residence, the deputies noticed that the front door was open. Although a motive has not been released, Laurie Tonkovic said she believes Stockdale's strict upbringing caused him to snap (viaThe Mirror). They swapped with The Tonkovics - a laid-back family that consists of mum Laurie, dad John, their son T-Vic and daughter Meghan. June 21, 2017 @ They declined to speak in court when given the opportunity. Im glad you were able to compose yourself by the time you got to the end. I was getting angrier and angrier as I read this, until I got to the last paragraph where you let off the gas a little bit. Especially, because their beliefs are often directly inverse to the prevailing mainstream attitude. Investigators said Jacob suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Two of his brothers and his father were not at home when he opened fire. June 21, 2017 @ "James, our youngest brother, has always been a catalyst of . Makes no sense to me. They mix us in with the comedy acts they have down there. According to The Columbus Dispatch, Jacob learned how to play the fiddle when he was 7 and the family began performing in 2004 when he was 12 years old. He worked, he worked, he worked, home schooled him, wouldnt let him go out amongst society. We know this. 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Timothy Stockdale described his wife as "passionate about her Christian faith" and devoted to health and organic farming. Having problems watching FOX 8 on antenna? Is anyone feeling that the mom has strong narcissistic vibes, I worked on both cases. Jacob Stockdales two older brothers were not at home at the time of the murder, and no longer live in the area. Timothy Stockdale said in a statement Friday that his beloved wife of 32 years was a wonderful mother to their four sons. They are hurting and need kindness and support, not derogatory remarks. In a further investigation with Calvin Stockdale, he said his late brother James was a fun-loving guy. Random Notes Though religion and home schooling sometimes come with the family band environment, it is not always the case. October 23, 2018 @ Angrier and angrier as you read this, Honky? Theres just too many examples of upright citizens and inspiring performers who were raised in bluegrass family bands to come to that conclusion. The Midwest Crime Files writes that the two families were extraordinarily different from each other. Perhaps a psychological condition was going untreated. I hope everyone is well. Trigger Additionally, older brothers Charles played the Mandolin and Calvin played the banjo. That could easily be what happened. We are mourning the loss of my brother and mother and are waiting to learn more about what transpired yesterday afternoon. The Ohio bluegrass family band consisted of Timothy and Kathryn Stockdale and their four sons, Jacob, James, Calvin, and Charles. This makes the total number of years hes likely to stay under bars 30. We play all over, mostly in Ohio, but we also play in the surrounding states: Indiana, Michigan, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, youngest son James told the Canton Rep in November 2016. Timothy Stockdale described his wife as "passionate about her Christian faith" and devoted to health and organic farming. It was a land line call, not a cell phone call. Mental illness can cause one to decompensate very quickly. People that never dealt with mental illness are the first ones to think they know all about it and dont know what theyre talking about. Jim Bob Junior June 22, 2017 @ Jacob is the family's fiddler, known for winning the Ohio States Grand Fiddle Championship. When I switched the rules, and I was going to let them have fun, and have television and video games and experience life a little bit, [Jacob] ran outside crying, Tonkovic told TMZ after the killings. Another article from People reports that television, video games, and curse words were all banned from the household. But the lesson shouldnt be that family bands or home schooling stimulates individuals to kill their families. I cant help but wonder.. He pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity and the grand jury decided to not apply the death penalty to his case. ', Death toll keeps rising in Greece's deadliest train crash, There's no shortage of salt for NYC roads, Lincoln High School principal responds after student section kicked out of basketball game. The cops would later learn that 25-year-old Jacob had killed his 54-year-old mother, Kathryn, and his younger brother, 21-year-old James. I had lost track of them, and figured they stopped playing as the boys were getting older. My wife is a veterinarian, her older sister is married to the vice-president of one of the top Catholic universities in the U.S, her younger sister is a diplomat stationed overseas with the State Department, one brother is an organic food developer and another is in the Army. As police arrived at the family home following a hang-up emergency call, they heard a gunshot. Calvin's ethnicity is Caucasian, whose political affiliation is currently a registered Unaffiliated/Non Affiliated; and religious views are listed as Christian. Jacob Stockdale twice tried to escape from custody before his scheduled trial and sentencing. Jacob Stockdale, who murdered his mum and youngest brother, was only a teen when he appeared on the show alongside his momager Kathy, dad Timothy, and his brothers Calvin, Charles and James. 1894 shipwreck found in Lake Huron, confirming "powerful, tragic story", Bipartisan Senate group unveils rail safety bill in response to Ohio derailment, What to know about Shigella bacteria as drug-resistant strain spreads, Where things stand in the Alex Murdaugh double murder trial. My brother, Jacob, is still in critical condition and we are praying for his physical recovery as our family makes funeral plans and begins the healing process. Something went wrong, please try again later. The judge sentenced Jacob to fifteen years for each murder to run consecutively. He murdered them at their home in Stark County, Ohio. Calvin Stockdale, 23, never paid the child any money after meeting her at a secluded spot near Loughborough. Im an antitheist myself. If there is a mental health problem it may be his only shot at lenity. Timothy Stockdale said in a statement Friday that his beloved wife of 32 years was a wonderful mother to their four sons. STARK COUNTY, Ohio The Stark County Sheriff's Office says the motive behind a double murder and attempted suicide involving a Beach City family is still unknown. Nobody knows what really happened, and sometimes people snap for various reasons. That is why when an evangelist is ousted for an affair, it is a calamity in the news but Al Sharpton can screw over the people he is supposed to be serving without even a peep from the media. With the two older sons moving from their home, the murder of the youngest son, and the imprisonment of Jacob, the only people left in the family band are their dad and family friend Joe Steiner. Calvin Stockdale - IMDb Calvin Stockdale Help contribute to IMDb. Soon, as all of the details surface and a motive comes together for the killings, we will know much more about what inspired Jacob Stockdale to perform such a heinous act that few of us can even fathom. Meet the real-life partners of the cast of The Walking Dead. Her parents came out of what was essentially a hippie commune and did a total 180 degree reversal into a highly organized, home-schooled family. Stark County, Ohio, Sheriff George T. Maier told CBS News that 25-year-old Jacob Stockdale was found Thursday with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head; authorities also found. Jacob Timothy Stockdale, 26, turned himself in after learning grand jurors had indicted him on murder charges stemming from the fatal shootings of his brother, 21-year-old James William Stockdale . The segment portrayed the Stockdales as being "devoutly religious," banning swearing, television, and video games. 10:08 am. The Stockdale family includes Jacob Stockdale and the late Kathryn Barbara Stockdale, the parents of Calvin Stockdale, Charles Stockdale, and the late James William Stockdale. It makes everyone feel better for their failures as well. Kathy Stockdale is both the matriarch of her brood, and the manager of their bluegrass group, The Stockdale Family Band. Calvin moved north to Michigan, and Charles also moved away. A Go Fund Me page has been set up for the family. Seethats what I suspected. The Stockdale family appeared on season four of ABCs hit showWife Swap. Just because the job is done doesnt necessarily mean its done in the right way We dont allow any cussing. Eldest son Calvin Stockdale described his brother, James, as an aspiring entertainment businessman who was working on a business degree. The Stockdale family was already something of a household name as they had appeared on an ABC reality TV show called Wife Swap, and they had their own band, the Stockdale Family Band, which prided itself on bringing Christian bluegrass music north of the Mason-Dixie line. Jacob Stockdale, who appeared on Wife Swap in 2008 as a teenager, was sentenced to 30 years in prison last month after killing his mum and youngest brother. Hillsdale College is a 4-year, classical, liberal arts college with ~1600 students located in southern Michigan. 3:08 pm. My late husband and I were fans and attended a number of their concerts. It also featured their father, Tim. And depending on if Jacob can recover from the self inflicted gun shot or not, and the privacy of the Stockdale family, we may never know. They were searching for a bluegrass family band specifically, and one that held strong faith-based traditional values to contrast with the other family to swap with. Its a fun, new experience for us., As can be expected, the producers of ABCs Wife Swap played up the rigidity and traditional nature of the Stockdale Family home to create contrast and conflict with the other family participating in the swap. Timothy and Kathryn Stockdale raised their four sons in a strict household that outlawed any outside influences. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Some people have no rules, guidance or morals at all and they can have problems too. Ill speak up for the disciplined, tight-knit families out there. Well, we raised our kids in a similar manner and from my stand point and I am positive at least our 3 older kids standpoints, the repression was a huge factor. They also used their music as ministry, and often told stories and utilized skits in their stage show. Though they did not place this year, Calvin Stockdale added that his wife Katie Stockdale makes singing together fun. And when I went out after him, I asked what was wrong, and he said that his mom and dad tell him that basically he would burn in hell. June 21, 2017 @ He initially pled not guilty by reason of insanity but changed his mind and pleaded guilty shortly before his trial began. 5. But what I dont want to see is a stigma hang over bluegrass family bands, or family bands in general just because of this incident or any other. Whereas his victim, James, was described as the sparkle in his eye that can create excitement when he wants to on stage or off. The band produced three albums, which focused on religious themes. What happened to the Stockdale family? Do you have a story to sell? "This is a tragedy for the family. The Daily Mail states that Jacob spent much of the year after the murders recovering from his self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head with support from his remaining family members. CountryCharm But at the moment, we dont have any motive, or any solid information on why Jacob Stockdale would decide to gun down two of his family members before attempting to take his own life. Sometimes they fly off the handle, but usually this involves smoking pot behind Dennys and spray painting walls, not murder/suicides. After the murders, Calvin Stockdale released a statement on behalf of the family which read: "James, our youngest brother, has always been a catalyst of family fun. 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