KARA KOPETSKY & JESSICA RUNIONS: Missouri vs. Kylr Yust for 2007 murder of Kopetsky & 2016 murder of Runions *GUILTY*

According to documents filed Monday in Cass County Circuit Court, Oklahoma-based DNA Solutions must be allowed to access skeletal remains for both Kara Kopetsky and Jessica Runions, whose remains were found in rural Cass County in 2017.

Documents also say DNA Solutions must be allowed to test hair recovered from a white SUV in 2013.

All testing must be done at the DNA Solutions lab in Oklahoma, according to the documents. The evidence must be returned to the Jackson County Medical Examiner’s Office and Belton Police Department by April 30.

Kylr Yust attorneys granted motion to retest some evidence

Attorneys for Kylr Yust were granted a motion to retest some physical evidence ahead of his double murder trial in Cass County, set to begin in July.

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Jury selection for the trial is set to begin on July 22. Jurors will be brought in from St. Charles County, which is just outside of St. Louis. Once the jury is set, the trial will begin the following Monday.

Judge sets trial date for accused killer Kylr Yust

CASS COUNTY, Mo. — On Thursday Cass County judge officially set a trial date for accused killer Kylr Yust. Jury selection for the trial is set to begin on July 22. Jurors will be brought in from S…

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[kdg411]

 

[Kimster]

That explains why I was able to see clips on YouTube last night. I guess they are allowing cameras, but no streaming live.

 

[GrandmaBear]

Now that is a deserved headline. And not a "shy" one.

 

[GrandmaBear]

Generally, in most states, judges decide sentences, not jurors. This surprises me.

 

[Kimster]

Generally, in most states, judges decide sentences, not jurors. This surprises me.

Totally depends on the jurisdiction.

 

[Kimster]

Generally, in most states, judges decide sentences, not jurors. This surprises me.

And let me add, I believe in those jurisdictions where the jury decides, the judge can override the decision.

 

[GrandmaBear]

I thought I was behind. Still no news on the sentence?

 

[Kimster]

It's been over 30 minutes. I wonder if the judge is looking into the law due to the verdict? Just speculating.

 

[kdg411]

I thought I was behind. Still now news on the sentence?

 

[Kimster]

They're BACK!!!!!!

Again asked to remain calm.

 

[kdg411]

 

[GrandmaBear]

It's been over 30 minutes. I wonder if the judge is looking into the law due to the verdict? Just speculating.

I am not sure how it works there or how the feed is or reporters and when they can relay but the judge may very well do a fairly long summary, address victims' family and him, before announcing sentence after hearing the recommendation of the jury.

 

[kdg411]

 

[Kimster]

He got the max in both cases!

WHEW!

I have the chills.

HE GOT LIFE, PEOPLE!

 

[kdg411]

 

[GrandmaBear]

I am reading on Twitter though that he will be eligible for parole so life in prison would not mean life in prison... Jury recommendation...

 

[Kimster]

The judge agreed with the sentence!

GOODBYE POS!

 

[Kimster]

I am reading on Twitter though that he will be eligible for parole so life in prison would not mean life in prison... Jury recommendation...

From what I was reading last night, that was the max sentence for second degree. Parole is always a possibility.

 

[Kimster]

 

[GrandmaBear]

From what I was reading last night, that was the max sentence for second degree. Parole is always a possibility.

It is great he got the max, awesome no doubt! I do hate life not meaning life. I do feel for the families on that part, attending probably every parole hearing to try to keep him behind bars. Right now though they are probably so happy to have this over and justice and the max!!