Commonwealth Compelled to Turn Over Discovery

Amy Jacobson — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 00:21:07 +0000

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GREENSBURG, Pa. – Lauren and Jacob Maloberti, charged with the death of their 5-year-old adopted son, appeared in today. Her for a motion hearing and pre-trial conference, him for a pre-trial conference.

At 9:37 a.m. Lauren was brought into courtroom 6 of the Westmoreland County Courthouse. Jacob followed 5 minutes later. At first appearance, she comes out shackled, smiling, and waving. Her long, reddish pink hair draping down her back. After being taken to her seat, she continues to smile, act flirty, and mouth “I love you” to her family in the galley. He comes out, shackled and subdued. He appears quiet, closed, and timid.

The cases of The Commonwealth vs. Lauren Maloberti and Jacob Maloberti are called together at 9:45. Defense counsel of Lauren Maloberti begins with a motion to compel discovery, claiming the commonwealth has yet to hand over the additional medical files needed for their expert to complete his report. The state acknowledges the need to get together the pediatric medical records of Landon Maloberti, the alleged victim, and phone records.

After some back and forth, Judge Mears agrees that the “commonwealth has to use due diligence at all times” but does not “see a need for a discovery schedule.” Jacob’s defense counsel agrees with the judge the same goes for her client as well, and a thirty-day continuance is granted. The defendants are led out of the courtroom and that concludes today’s hearing.

To read more on the Maloberti case:

Parents Charged in Murder of Five-Year-Old Adoptive Son – (truthanddeliberation.com)

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Parents Charged in Murder of Five-Year-Old Adoptive Son

Amy Jacobson — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 22:57:46 +0000

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Landon Maloberti

Delmont, PA – On the evening of January 30, 2023, five-year-old Landon Maloberti was brought to AHN Hempfield Hospital, unconscious. A week later, on the evening of February 7, he would be dead. On July 27, Landon’s adoptive mother, Lauren Maloberti, and her husband, Jacob Maloberti, were arrested and charged in relation to his death.

“Tragically, Landon suffered abuse and trauma over the span of his short life. We intend to prosecute this case with the dignity and honor Landon deserves,” said D.A. Nicole Ziccarelli

Lauren & Jacob Maloberti, charged in the death of Landon

A forensic examination revealed previous injuries and evidence of abuse prior to the death of Landon. According to a press release by the Westmoreland County District Attorney, severe child abuse allegations against the parents were being investigated by Westmoreland County detectives and Delmont Police since January 2023.

“In the 25 years I have been working for the Delmont Police Department, we have never faced an incident like this,” said Delmont Police Chief, T.J. Klobucar

Both Lauren and Jacob Maloberti have been charged with criminal homicide, endangering the welfare of children, two counts of aggravated assault, and criminal conspiracy. They were arraigned on July 28 and are due back in court on August 8 for the preliminary hearing. This remains and ongoing and active investigation.