Change Of Venue Hearing Reset
WARSAW — A new date to hear arguments for a change of venue and motions in limine has been set.
Kosciusko County Circuit Court Judge Mike Reed set the hearings for 1:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4. A motion to continue the hearing was filed on Friday, Oct. 9, and granted by Reed. Attorneys for the prosecution and defense met in the judges chambers Monday to set the new date.
Arguments relating to the defense’s request for a change of venue will be the main purpose of the hearing. There will also be two requests for motion in limine presented. Motion in limine is a motion requesting the judge rule certain evidence not be introduced. One motion concerns character evidence.
Woody is charged in the Feb. 19 deaths of Tara Thornburg and Joshua Knisley.
The seven-day jury trial, which at this time also includes Kyle DeHart, is scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, April 28.