The defendant in a 2023 Clay County murder case who was released by the court for lack of a speedy trial now stands accused of another shooting, this one over
CLAY COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — A Brazil man charged with murder has been released from jail on a recognizance bond following a motion from his defense attorney. According to court records, the release of Jon L. McGuff, is due to the case surpassing the man's right to a speedy trial while he was held in [.]
Jon L. McGuff, accused of murder and jailed in the shooting death of William “Billy” Matherly in Brazil, appeared Tuesday in Clay County Superior Court.
Jon L. McGuff has entered not guilty to the murder charge of Billy Matherly, which occurred on May 11, 2023. In his initial court appearance on Tuesday afternoon in Clay Superior Court, McGuff.