12-17-2011, 07:36 AM
toledo blade:
The trial date for a Toledo man charged with the asphyxiation deaths of a couple in Springfield Township has been tentatively moved from January to June.
Samuel Todd Williams, 24, of 1626 Kelsey Ave. appeared Friday in Lucas County Common Pleas Court, where he is charged with two counts each of aggravated murder and kidnapping, and one count of aggravated burglary.
Judge Dean Mandros changed a previously set trial date of Jan. 18 to a new one of June 4, with jury selection to begin the week before. The new trial date coincides with co-defendant Cameo Pettaway's trial date, set before a different judge.
Before the new trial date is made firm, Williams must agree to waive his constitutional right to have a trial within 90 days of his request. Williams requested more time to discuss the issue with his attorneys and will return to court Monday.
Williams is charged in the Jan. 31 slayings of Johnny Clarke and Lisa Straub, who were found dead in the Longacre Lane home of Miss Straub's parents.
Williams remains in custody in lieu of $4.3 million bond.
The trial date for a Toledo man charged with the asphyxiation deaths of a couple in Springfield Township has been tentatively moved from January to June.
Samuel Todd Williams, 24, of 1626 Kelsey Ave. appeared Friday in Lucas County Common Pleas Court, where he is charged with two counts each of aggravated murder and kidnapping, and one count of aggravated burglary.
Judge Dean Mandros changed a previously set trial date of Jan. 18 to a new one of June 4, with jury selection to begin the week before. The new trial date coincides with co-defendant Cameo Pettaway's trial date, set before a different judge.
Before the new trial date is made firm, Williams must agree to waive his constitutional right to have a trial within 90 days of his request. Williams requested more time to discuss the issue with his attorneys and will return to court Monday.
Williams is charged in the Jan. 31 slayings of Johnny Clarke and Lisa Straub, who were found dead in the Longacre Lane home of Miss Straub's parents.
Williams remains in custody in lieu of $4.3 million bond.