(KMZA)--A jury trial has been set for one of two men charged in the death of an elderly Vermillion man, whose body was located inside the ruins of his burned out home in January 2020.
Jefferson Goad, of Waverly, pleaded not guilty last week in Marshall County District Court to a charge of first-degree murder and five other counts in the death of Donald McLaughlin.
The Marysville Advocate reports a jury trial was set for November 8.
An arraignment hearing for co-defendant, Jeremy Penix II, of Melvern, is scheduled for Tuesday, during which he is expected to enter a plea.
Besides first-degree murder, both men are also charged with conspiracy, aggravated robbery, aggravated burglary, arson and interference with a law enforcement officer.
The murder charge carries a potential sentence of life in prison.
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