Trial date set for accused killer of Carthage man

An August 5, 2019 trial date has been scheduled for Lafayette Starr, 31, Springfield, charged with first degree murder in connection with the June 13, 2017 shooting death of Tayler Anderson, 22, Carthage.

A pre-trial conference is set for October 29.

Starr pleaded not guilty during his arraignment today in Jasper County Circuit Court.