Judge Issues Gag Order in Kamile McKinney Murder Trial
A judge is ordering lawyers to quit talking to the media about the case 3-year-old Kamille “Cupcake” McKinney who authorities say was kidnapped and killed.
Jefferson County Circuit Judge Clyde Jones issued a gag order Tuesday in the cases against two people charged in the death of Kamille McKinney.
The judge says he wants to limit publicity to ensure a fair trial.
Authorities say 39-year-old Patrick Devone Stallworth and his girlfriend, 29-year-old Derick Irisha Brown, are charged with capital murder in the slaying. The two are jailed without bond and defense lawyers have said they’re innocent.
The child disappeared from a birthday party last month, and her remains were found in a dumpster 10 days later.
A preliminary hearing is set for Dec. 10.
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