BARRON, Wis. (AP) – The Latest on court appearance for man accused of kidnapping Wisconsin girl and killing her parents (all times local):
11:20 a.m.
A man accused of kidnapping a 13-year-old Wisconsin girl and killing her parents has been ordered to stand trial after waiving his right to a preliminary hearing.
Twenty-one-year-old Jake Patterson gave brief answers to the judge Wednesday. He acknowledged he was giving up his right to a hearing at which prosecutors would have had to show they had enough evidence to warrant a trail. The judge then set arraignment for March 27.
As Patterson was leaving the courtroom, he nodded at his father and said, “I love you.” His father responded, “I love you.”
Jake Patterson is accused of killing James and Denise Closs on Oct. 15 and kidnapping their daughter , Jayme Closs, from their Barron home. Jayme escaped on Jan. 10.
The suspect accused of abducting 13-year-old Jayme Closs and killing her parents appears in court, receiving an arraignment date of March 27th. https://t.co/fiqdOQEogm pic.twitter.com/on8nNVFsaO
— ABC News (@ABC) February 6, 2019
Jake Patterson waives his right to preliminary hearing. He has not entered a plea, but is expected to stand trial. @tmj4 pic.twitter.com/3Jt9D9t4T5
— Ben Jordan (@BenJordan3) February 6, 2019
Original story:
BARRON, Wis. (AP) – The man accused of kidnapping a 13-year-old Wisconsin girl and killing her parents is scheduled to appear in court for a preliminary hearing.
Jake Patterson is charged with homicide and kidnapping. He’s accused of killing James and Denise Closs on Oct. 15 and kidnapping their daughter, Jayme Closs.
Jayme escaped on Jan. 10, after 88 days.
Patterson is expected to be in the courtroom for Wednesday’s hearing.
