Liam Kryger, 25, was the first of the three to appear in court, pleading not guilty to first-degree premeditated murder. Prosecutors said Kryger used an ax to kill Daravuth Van, 52, who was sleeping on the steps outside Town Hall on Feb. 22.
At this time, Seattle police are not linking the suspect to any additional cases. But the circumstances of the Town Hall homicide — including the weapon used — bearOn the current charge, Kryger’s lawyers opted not to contest the $5 million dollar bail amount on Wednesday. His trial date is tentatively scheduled for May.Next to face the judge — 21-year-old Jamari Bland, who pleaded not guilty to a second-degree murder charge.
“He has no criminal history. He is a very young man,” one of his attorneys said. “It is discussed in the police reports that Mr. Bland turned himself in when he believed the police were looking for him.” Prosecutors also point to surveillance video, which they say shows Overton following Decoteau down a staircase in the building while pointing a pistol at her, then shoving Decoteau to the ground before shooting her twice. After the second shot to the head, Overton allegedly kicked Decoteau’s body several times, yelling “the b**** still breathing.”
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