SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - A judge scheduled a three-day preliminary hearing beginning Nov. 18 for a Utah man who could face the death penalty in the slaying of an 84-year-old Murray woman before her body was found in her burning home.
Christen James Spencer is facing aggravated murder, burglary, kidnapping, robbery and arson charges, along with failure to stop for police.
The 49-year-old Spencer was arrested Feb. 6.
He’s accused of killing Shirley Sharp and setting her house on fire Jan. 25.
Medical examiners say Sharp died of a head injury.
The Salt Lake Tribune reports (https://bit.ly/1jDcgOI ) that Spencer was found driving the woman’s car, with her DNA on his clothing and property missing from her home.
He’s being held at the Davis County Jail pending his next appearance in 3rd District Court.
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Information from: The Salt Lake Tribune, https://www.sltrib.com
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