The trial in the case against John Oldson for the 1989 murder of Cathy Beard begins at 9am in Howard County court. The case was moved back in December by order of Judge Karen Noakes due in part because the bar where Catherine was a waitress is in full view of the Valley County courtroom.
John Oldson was arrested back in January in Randolph MO charged with first degree murder in the 1989 death of Catherine Beard of Ord. Oldson is currently being held in Valley County without bond.
Oldson is the last known person to have seen Beard in May 1989. Her skeletal remains and clothing were discovered in 1992. During pretrial hearings autopsy reports stated she had sustained blunt force trauma to her skull, and blunt force trauma to the ribs, with cuts on her abdomen region and vertebrae.
According to Valley County Attorney Glen Clark the trial should take approximately two weeks. Jury selection begins Monday.
John Oldson was arrested back in January in Randolph MO charged with first degree murder in the 1989 death of Catherine Beard of Ord. Oldson is currently being held in Valley County without bond.
Oldson is the last known person to have seen Beard in May 1989. Her skeletal remains and clothing were discovered in 1992. During pretrial hearings autopsy reports stated she had sustained blunt force trauma to her skull, and blunt force trauma to the ribs, with cuts on her abdomen region and vertebrae.
According to Valley County Attorney Glen Clark the trial should take approximately two weeks. Jury selection begins Monday.
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