Johansen trial postponed pending mental evaluation
Posted: September 4, 2012 at 1:28 p.m.
The October jury trial for a Garfield man accused of killing his mother and grandmother was postponed Tuesday. Nicholas Johansen, 20, is charged with two counts of capital murder and two counts of aggravated robbery. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty in the murders of Louise Bishop, 81, and Christina Bishop, 40. The jury trial was slated to begin Oct. 8, but Circuit Judge Robin Green canceled the trial.
This story is only available from our archives.
(Advertisement)
« Previous Story
Casino backer Todd defends ballot measure in ...
A professional poker player seeking exclusive rights to operate casinos in Arkansas says election officials who want her measure off the ballot are trying to predict the fu... Read »
Next Story »
Wal-Mart lowers holiday layaway fee
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is lowering its fee that shoppers pay for its interest-free pay-over-time program for the winter holidays. Read »
Comments
To report abuse or misuse of this area please hit the "Suggest Removal" link in the comment to alert our online managers. Please read our comment policy.
Use the comment form below to begin a discussion about this content.
Registration is required to make comments. Click here to LOGIN.
You can register for FREE to post comments and receive alerts.