Even once murder charges are filed, this case will not proceed quickly to trial. Most people be would be shocked to knew how long it takes a first degree murder case to get to trial. In the Florida case I have preciously discussed, the body of the young girl who went missing last spring has never been found.
In that case, LE also suspects the child's body was disposed of at the local dump, which is very common disposal method (FD is not nearly the strategic genius he believes himself to be). The poor child's uncle has just recently been charged, even though he was a suspect from the moment the child went missing. Uncle was being held on other charges and, of course, will not now be released. His case won't go to trial for at least a year, if not longer. Murder cases can take years (yes, years) to bring to trial.
Once murder charges have been filed against FD, though, the judge will revisit the issue of FD's eligibility for pretrial release and what under what terms. IMO, even if the judge finds pretrial release to be appropriate (many judges would not), FD's monetary bond will be increased significantly. He will be released if, and ONLY IF, FD proves he is not a flight risk or a danger to the community.
Of course, any new murder charge is going to greatly impact whether FD will be permitted to remain free when the court re-examines the question of bond. While this case may not proceed to trial quickly, so as long as FD is detained on the murder/kidnap, etc., charges against him, time continues to remain on the prosecution's side. There is no statute of limitations for first degree murder. In Connecticut, speedy trial procedures require FD to demand his right to a speedy conviction, I mean trial
. The State has all the time it needs to ensure JD's family receives the justice to which it is entitled.
