Suspect in Hikshari Trail Murder Must Stand Trial, Judge Rules
Daniella
Patricia Moore must stand trial for the alleged murder and torture of
19-year-old Hannah Hayhurst, whose mutilated body was found two years
ago in a parking lot at the foot of Hilfiker Lane in Eureka.
Judge
Kaleb Cockrum held Moore to answer on all charges this morning, the
third day of her preliminary hearing. Her arraignment is set for July
20.
Attorneys,
presenting their arguments before Cockrum made his ruling, focused
not on the murder charge but on the special allegation that Hayhurst
was tortured. Assistant District Attorney Stacy Eads pointed out that