BENTONVILLE -- An April jury trial is scheduled for a Springdale man accused of killing his roommate.
Zachary Harlan, 34, is charged as a habitual offender with capital murder, aggravated residential burglary and theft of property. He previously pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Harlan is accused of killing Steve March.
He was in court Monday and Benton County Circuit Judge Robin Green scheduled his jury trial to begin April 14.
Springdale police officers found March's body May 14, 2018 at his Moulton Lane home lying on his bed with dried blood on his head and face, according to a probable cause affidavit. He had an injury to the left side of his face and a cut on his neck, according to a probable cause affidavit.
March's residence is in the area of Springdale in Benton County.
Police found a broken knife -- believed to be the murder weapon -- under March's body, according to the affidavit. The knife was taken from a set on the kitchen counter, according to court documents.
Stuart Cearley, chief deputy prosecutor, told the judge it may take at three weeks to try the case.
NW News on 08/20/2019