(KLZA)-- A second trial has been scheduled for an inmate charged in the deaths of two fellow prisoners at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institute in 2017.
33-year-old Eric Ramos has plead not guilty, and maintained during the first trial, that he was a victim of mistaken identity in the death of 31-year-old Michael Galindo. Galindo's cause of death has been listed as smoke inhalation, even though an autopsy determined he had been stabbed more than 130 times.
A riot in the prison started when prison officials found an intoxicated inmate, and then initiated cell searches for homemade “hooch” made by the prisoners.
Prosecutors believe at least four inmates may have been involved in the killing of Galindo, with Ramos being the only inmate charged.
The riot occurred in a maximum - security housing unit at the Tecumseh prison. An investigation found there was a high level of gang activity within the prison at the time of the riot.
Ramo's trial is scheduled to held November 13 to December 1, in Saline County Court.
The first trial was held in Johnson County where the prison is located. The judge at the first trial was Vicky Johnson who retired a year ago.
© Many Signals Communications
MOST VIEWED STORIES
Cold case investigation leads to Holton warrant
Horton City Clerk's resignation accepted Monday
Effingham owner regains truck following theft, arrest
Former Kickapoo Tribal chairman arrested
Winchester native named as Amberwell CEO
Holton property search concludes with arrest
Severe storms move through NE KS
Mayetta pair arrested on meth, child endangerment charges
Rural Horton man charged in alleged beating
Juveniles face charges following Atchison break-in
Atchison Co's Oswald named honorary bailiff for KS Court
Walnut Township recall coming; Friday mtg erupts in arrest
No injuries in early Sunday morning house fire in Falls City
McLouth man injured in Monday wreck
KS prepares for severe weekend weather
Senator Slama on tax relief efforts
Former AG Schmidt running for KS' 2nd Congressional District
Commission approves agreement for budget help
LATEST STORIES
Walnut Township recall coming; Friday mtg erupts in arrest
Nemaha NRD honoring Stewardship Week
Richardson County Deputies busy during special enforcement
Peru State faculty member to be honored
Nebraska Primary Election reminders
Severe storms move through NE KS
NVCH receives $415,000 grant for expansion project
KS prepares for severe weekend weather