Longtime Missouri inmate will wait weeks for new court date

Published September 2, 2021 12:51 PM

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri inmate who has been in prison for more than 40 years for a triple murder many believe he didn’t commit will wait several more weeks for a court hearing that could lead to his release. A Jackson County judge on Thursday set a Sept. 13 court date to hear arguments over motions in 62-year-old Kevin Strickland’s case. A date for a hearing during which prosecutors will argue that Strickland should be freed was not set. Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker has said evidence that convicted Strickland in 1979 has been disproved or retracted. Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt believes Strickland is guilty and has fought his release.

Article Topic Follows: AP Missouri

Jump to comments ↓

Associated Press

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

ABC 17 News is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.