Joplin man bound over for trial on first degree murder charge, April 29 arraignment set in trial division

An April 29 arraignment has been scheduled in Jasper County Circuit Court for Michael J. Osborne, 32, Joplin, who was bound over for trial on charges of first degree murder and armed criminal action Thursday following a preliminary hearing.

Osborne allegedly stabbed Shawn Rockers, 27, Joplin, to death January 11.