Trigg County Circuit Judge Jamus Redd ruled Wednesday that Montie Streeval’s trial date, originally set for August 22, be wiped from the calendar — and a new pretrial conference set for November 9.
The decision comes after Streeval’s public defender, Mike Crider, and Commonwealth’s Attorney Carrie Ovey-Wiggins agreed that the case wasn’t ready for a jury to hear.
Streeval, a Cadiz man, is charged with complicity to murder, convicted felon in possession of a handgun, possession of a controlled substance first degree and possession of drug paraphernalia, and all in the connection of 25-year-old Powderly native Cameron Phillips — whose body was found in the summer of 2020 dumped near a cemetery in eastern Trigg County.
However, his representation has changed considerably while incarcerated, as he was originally under the stewardship of Bill Deatherage and Cody Hooks, who have both moved on in other pursuits. Crider was just recently entered as Streeval’s defense.
Ovey-Wiggins said her office was prepared to try the case, but very much understood Crider’s predicament.
Crider said he has requested discovery and workup from experts, and believes those materials could be returned and perused effectively for his client over the next 90-to-120 days.
Streeval agreed with Redd to waive his rights to a speedy trial, and unless there is a plea, a trial will not occur until at least late 2022 or even 2023.
