Dr. Joseph, Rocco bound over for trial following preliminary hearing

Trial dates are set for Joplin dentist John Joseph and his son, Rocco Joseph, for felony charges stemming from the August 19, 2023 hit-and-run accident that claimed the life of Gary LaTurner, 60, Galena, Kansas.

The Josephs were bound over for trial following a preliminary hearing Monday in Cherokee County, Kansas District Court.

Rocco Joseph is charged with leaving the scene of a fatality accident, while John Joseph is charged with leaving the scene of a fatality accident and contributing to a child's misconduct.

According to online court records, the trial for Rocco Joseph is set for September 8, with a pre-trial conference 10 a.m. August 15.

John Joseph's trial is scheduled to begin September 15.

Both trials are expected to last five days, according to court records.

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The Turner Report: Troopers, medical examiner subpoenaed to testify at preliminary hearing in Rocco Joseph hit-and-run case

The Turner Report: Coroner's report estimates LaTurner's died more than eight hours after Rocco, John Joseph left scene

The Turner Report: Probable cause: Surveillance video shows Josephs returning to scene of fatal hit-and-run, leaving again

The Turner Report: Attorney asks for delay in Rocco Joseph hit-and-run hearing, says it conflicts with midterm tests