Surprise request delays trial in Ohio double murder case

Surprise request delays trial in Ohio double murder case

BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) — A surprise development emerged Friday at the conclusion of a pretrial hearing in the case of accused double murderer Andrew Isaac Griffin. For months, both the prosecution and defense had told the court they would be ready for trial on March 2. During Friday’s hearing, however, defense attorney Ashton Gaitonos [...]

Belmont County, OH - Double Murder Case: Trial Delayed After Surprise Motion

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Belmont County, OH – A double murder trial scheduled to begin next month in Belmont County has been delayed following a surprise request by the defense during a pretrial hearing Friday. According to WTRF 7News, attorneys for Andrew Isaac Griffin, who is accused in the case, told the court they are no longer prepared to proceed with the tr…