The Leavenworth Times
A trial has been scheduled for a Leavenworth man who is facing a murder charge in connection to the shooting death of a 12-year-old boy.
The jury trial for Darvon D. Thomas is scheduled for Feb. 14 in Leavenworth County District Court.
Thomas, 25, is charged with first-degree murder in connection to an April 14 shooting in Leavenworth, which resulted in the death of Brian Henderson Jr., Kansas City, Missouri.
Thomas is accused of what is known as felony murder, which is a form of first-degree murder. Felony murder occurs when someone is killed during the commission of felony that is considered inherently dangerous.
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The Leavenworth Times
The case of a Leavenworth man charged with murder in connection to the shooting of a 12-year-old boy has been bound over for arraignment.
A judge ruled Tuesday there is sufficient probable cause for the case against Darvon D. Thomas to proceed. The decision came at the conclusion of a preliminary hearing.
“The defendant will be bound over on both counts,” District Judge Gerald Kuckelman said.
Thomas, 25, is charged in Leavenworth County District Court with first-degree murder and contributing to a child’s misconduct.
The charges stem from an April 14 shooting in Leavenworth, which resulted in the death of Brian Henderson Jr., Kansas City, Missouri.
Defendant may testify during motions hearing in murder case
A man facing a murder charge in Leavenworth may testify in court later this week.
A defense attorney said Cody J. Nichols probably will testify Thursday during a motions hearing in Leavenworth County District Court.
Nichols, 20, is charged with first-degree murder in connection to the July 18 shooting death of Sanquan M. Brooks in Leavenworth.
Nichols is accused of what is known as felony murder, which is a form of first-degree murder. Felony murder occurs when someone is killed during the commission of a felony that is considered inherently dangerous.
Prosecutors argue the shooting occurred during a drug transaction. But Nichols’ attorney, Gregory Robinson, argues his client was the victim of an attempted robbery.