A resolution could be possible for a Hopkinsville man charged with a pair of murders at a Peach Street residence.
Anthony Gaines is charged with the August 7, 2021 deaths of George Gomez and Kiera Wallace, who were found inside the home.
The case has seen delays due to evidentiary issues and the inability of Gaines and his attorney to view discovery and evidence at the Christian County Jail for preparation in his case. Gaines’ attorney Brandi Jones also said they await a court ruling on an evidence suppression motion.
Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Mark Gilbert said he and fellow Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Greg Cortese are continuing their work to look at the evidence and contact the victim’s families with a chance at an offer or determine whether to seek the death penalty.
click to download audioJones was receptive to the two-month extension in hopes of an offer made to her client.
click to download audioA pretrial conference is set for June 5 with Judge Andrew Self noting it will be next year before the case goes to trial.
click to download audioIn addition to the murder charges, Gaines is charged with first-degree robbery, first-degree burglary, possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, and four counts of first-degree wanton endangerment.
The Christian County Sheriff’s Office reported that calls to 9-1-1 indicated a neighbor heard several shots before 8:00 that morning when the neighbor went to the home to check on the family and found a door to the residence was open. The neighbor also reported seeing a person leaving the home in a vehicle.