Why the Hailey Owens murder trial could be postponed
http://www.ky3.com/content/news/Hailey-Owens-murder-trial-could-be-postponed-387879232.htmlWood was in court for nearly 4 hours, as the family of Hailey Owens listened to the proceedings. Wood's parents were also present for the motions hearing.
Craig Wood's jury trial is set to begin September 26th with jurors to be brought from Platte County.
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The most frustrating argument for the family of Hailey Owens to listen to was when the defense asked the judge to push the start of the trial back by several months.
The defense attorneys say they are too overworked and understaffed to provide a competent defense for Wood. Tom Jacquinot said he and Patrick Berrigan want either a plea bargain or to push the start of the trial back several months.
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Judge Mountjoy did not make any decision Thursday, but scheduled another hearing for August 11 at 9:30 a.m.