Suspect apprehended and detained awaiting court proceedings for alleged plot to assassinate an Army veteran in Taos, New Mexico, originating from California.
In a recent development, a preliminary hearing has determined that there is enough evidence to proceed with the trial of David Degroat, a 22-year-old California man accused of luring an Army veteran to be killed and dismembered near Taos, New Mexico.
The hearing took place in the Taos County Courthouse, presided over by Judge Sarah Backus in the 8th Judicial District Court. Prosecutors presented sufficient probable cause for three charges against David Degroat: first-degree murder, tampering with evidence, and conspiracy.
Despite the charges, David Degroat did not enter a plea during the hearing. The defense attorney for David Degroat, Richard Flores, was present during the proceedings. However, there is no information available about the lawyer representing David Degroat in the provided search results.
The alleged crime occurred in Taos County, with the location of the incident being near Taos. The Army veteran, whose identity has not been disclosed, was allegedly killed near Taos. According to the charges, David Degroat was the one who lured the Army veteran to the scene.
The case is being prosecuted by the Taos County District Attorney's Office. If found guilty, David Degroat faces serious charges, including first-degree murder, a crime punishable by a mandatory life sentence without parole in New Mexico.
Currently, David Degroat is being held in jail until his trial, which does not yet have a announced date. The judge presiding over the preliminary hearing, Emilio Chavez, determined that the charges against David Degroat were valid during the hearing.
This is a developing story, and more information will be provided as it becomes available. The public is reminded that all individuals are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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