Four of the Channon Christian and Christopher Newsom rape and murder suspects are expected to appear in court today. A trial date could be set.
Update: The suspects will be tried separately beginning in May of 2008. The state has not yet decided to seek the death penalty.
Background:
In January, Christopher Newsom and Channon Christian were on a date when they were carjacked and kidnapped. Christopher was murdered and his body burned soon after the carjacking. Christian was kept alive longer and was repeatedly raped. Cleaning fluid had been poured into her mouth to hide DNA evidence before she was murdered and thrown in the garbage.
Suspects Eric Boyd, George Thomas, Lemaricus Davidson, Letalvis Cobbins and Vanessa Coleman:
Victims Channon Christian and Christopher Newsom:
None of the suspects have been charged with a hate crime because there is apparently no evidence that the suspects engaged in name calling while they were allegedly raping and murdering the young couple. The major news outlets continue to ignore the story.
Update: Channon Christian Murder Suspect Accused in More Crimes
