Potential trial dates for Emporian Devawn Mitchell will be discussed at his next hearing on felony murder and other charges.
Following a preliminary hearing Wednesday in Lyon County District Court, Mitchell was bound over for trial and set for an arraignment hearing July 9. Lyon County Judge Lee Fowler will handle the proceedings.
Mitchell is accused of killing Steve Henry as part of a traffic crash on West Sixth between Lawrence and Chestnut on March 18. Local law enforcement say they broke off a pursuit before the wreck because of unsafe speeds and other traffic conditions.
Mitchell is accused of first-degree felony murder, aggravated assault on law enforcement and felony flee and elude. He’s now utilizing his third attorney since he was formally charged. Rick Meier is now serving as Mitchell’s defense lawyer. He follows local attorney Paul Dean, who withdrew after being appointed last month, and Wichita lawyer Kurt Kerns, whom Mitchell fired. Both were on the case for less than a month.
