December 30, 2005
Stenson Trial
The alledged murderers of Dernell Stenson are set to go on trial. It looks like one of them will cop a plea to avoid the death penalty.
Court records suggest that a psychological exam of suspect Reginald Riddle caused a panel of prosecutors to reconsider seeking the death penalty.
The trial for Riddle, 21, is set to begin Wednesday in Maricopa County Superior Court in the death of Dernell Stenson, a Cincinnati Reds prospect.
Stenson, 25, was found slain on Nov. 5, 2003, on a street in suburban Chandler.
David Griffith, a 22-year-old co-defendant, is set to go to trial on March 6.
Riddle's defense attorney, Steve Koestner, said the state and defense have been meeting to resolve the case with a plea agreement.
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