Matthew Pierson accused of killing his niece. (Photo/File)
Advertisement
Trial delayed for OH man accused of killing niece
Updated: Friday, 05 Oct 2012, 8:21 PM EDT
Published : Friday, 05 Oct 2012, 8:21 PM EDT
CINCINNATI (AP) — The trial of a southwest Ohio man accused of killing his 5-year-old niece has been delayed for two months as his mental competency to stand trial is evaluated.
Nineteen-year-old Matthew Pierson's trial is now set for Jan. 7. It had been scheduled for Nov. 8.
Investigators say they believe that Pierson used a tool to beat his niece, Jada Beth Williams, to death.
Her blood-soaked body was found Aug. 12 in a plastic container in the garage of the Jackson Township home where she lived with her uncle and grandmother.
Pierson has pleaded not guilty to charges of aggravated murder, abuse of a corpse and tampering with evidence. He faces life in prison if convicted.
Pierson's attorney did not immediately respond to a call seeking comment Friday.
Post story comments here:
Comments that are derogatory, attack other users, offer unsubstantiated facts, use foul language or are offensive in nature can and will be removed as defined by the Terms of Service. WDTN is not responsible for the content posted in this comment section. We reserve the right to remove any offensive or off-topic remark or thread. To mark a comment for review by a moderator, click "Report."
Comments that are derogatory, attack other users, offer unsubstantiated facts, use foul language or are offensive in nature can and will be removed as defined by the Terms of Service. WDTN is not responsible for the content posted in this comment section. We reserve the right to remove any offensive or off-topic remark or thread. To mark a comment for review by a moderator, click "Report."
Email This
Print This
View Story on a Single PageAdvertisement
_20121029121702_107_80.JPG "NOAA: Another busy hurricane season")
NOAA: Another busy hurricane season
Thursday's outlook calls for 13 to 20 named storms, 7 to 11 that strengthen into…
Advertisement