Cohn Trial In Ingram Murder Delayed Again

Tuesday, July 15, 2014

FAYETTEVILLE -- The capital murder trial for a man accused of killing a woman almost eight years ago has been delayed again.

Rico Tavarous Cohn, 28, is charged in connection with capital murder in the death of Nina Ingram, who was a 21-year-old college student. Ingram was found strangled inside her Sycamore Street apartment April 22, 2006. Cohn was arrested and charged after police reopened the case in 2012.

Washington County Circuit Judge William Storey continued the case Monday at the request of the defense. The case is now set for Oct. 20.

Cohn, who could face the death penalty if convicted, was found mentally fit to stand trial, but the defense was still having evidence independently analyzed.

After six years of having no leads, Fayetteville police decided to take another look at the cold case, examining facts and interviewing several witnesses and at least three confidential informants. New information, including DNA evidence, came to light implicating Cohn, according to police.

Matt Durrett, chief deputy prosecuting attorney, said he has not decided whether to seek the death penalty against Cohn. Cohn has been in the Washington County Detention Center without bond since his arrest June 6, 2012.

NW News on 07/15/2014