Lauren Giddings Murder Case

McDaniel trial postponed to January, may be delayed further

Stephen McDaniel leaves court after his commitment hearing in this 2011 file photo.

The trial date has been postponed for the man accused in the June 2011 slaying and dismemberment of Lauren Giddings. 2 hours ago

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LAUREN GIDDINGS MURDER CASE

Lawyers seek lower bond for McDaniel in Giddings slaying

Attorneys for the man accused of killing and dismembering a Mercer University law school classmate and neighbor have filed motions asking a judge to set bonds the 27-year-old can meet.
LAUREN GIDDINGS MURDER CASE

Defense in Giddings slaying: Stifle ‘sea of pink’

Her wardrobe was full of pink. Lauren Giddings wore at least a splash of it most of the time. A friend said wearing the color was Giddings’ way of telling the world, “Bring it on.”
LAUREN GIDDINGS MURDER CASE

McDaniel lawyers want knives, rope, bleach excluded as evidence

Detectives investigating the dismemberment slaying of Mercer University law school graduate Lauren Giddings scrutinized Kroger and Wal-Mart purchases they think her alleged killer made in the days and weeks before her death.
LAUREN GIDDINGS MURDER CASE

McDaniel attorneys request more time to file pre-trial motions

Attorneys for Stephen McDaniel have requested that a judge grant them a 30-day extension on Tuesday’s deadline to complete pre-trial motions.
LAUREN GIDDINGS MURDER CASE

Giddings’ mother vows to fight ‘tooth and nail’ as case goes to trial

The mother of slain Mercer University law school graduate Lauren Giddings says make no mistake, she thinks her daughter’s alleged killer is a “coward” and that he should suffer.
LAUREN GIDDINGS MURDER CASE

Giddings family agrees to drop death penalty

Stephen McDaniel’s mother says ‘it’s wonderful’ her son won’t face death if convicted
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Statement from Bibb DA on Giddings case

Statement released by Bibb County District Attorney David Cooke regarding the plans to drop the death penalty option against Stephen McDaniel in the Lauren Giddings murder case
LAUREN GIDDINGS MURDER CASE

Civil case settled in Giddings killing

The apartment complex where Mercer University law school graduate Lauren Giddings was slain has avoided a looming lawsuit.
LAUREN GIDDINGS MURDER CASE

McDaniel defense team says it’s missing disclosure items from prosecutors

Lawyers for accused killer Stephen McDaniel requested more time Monday to draft pretrial motions, in part because prosecutors have yet to hand over “a number of missing items” of discovery, they say.
LAUREN GIDDINGS MURDER CASE

Search and read motions filed in Stephen McDaniel case

Lawyers for accused killer Stephen McDaniel on Friday filed more than two dozen motions, their first of many to come on behalf their client who has been charged in the 2011 slaying of Mercer University law school graduate Lauren Giddings.