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ALFRED, Maine Jeffrey Buchannan had been scheduled to appear in court Wednesday morning for a status conference in his prosecution for the alleged murder of Rhonda Pattelena, but the hearing was postponed.
Buchannan s defense attorney, Jon C. Gale, asked the judge for a delay of at least 30 days because state authorities have not yet completed their examination of the defendant and issued their report, according to court documents.
During an initial court appearance March 30, York County Superior Court Judge Wayne R. Douglas had ordered that Buchannan undergo a mental health evaluation and be held without bail. Douglas said he expects the matter will proceed to a grand jury.
The View From Here: Giving Maine’s domestic abusers a chance to change
Challenging the beliefs that lead to family violence is a job for everyone.
We think we know the perpetrators of domestic abuse.
They are jealous, possessive tyrants who use physical strength and psychological torture to control their partners, sometimes to the point of death.
IF YOU NEED HELP
If you or someone you know is being affected by domestic violence, help is available through the Statewide Domestic Abuse Helpline: 1-866-834-HELP
• Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence
• Through These Doors, Cumberland County, 1-800-537-6066 or 207-874-1973
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