Accused killer of MSSU coach bound over for trial, bond set at $1 million

Jeffrey Bruner, 39, Joplin, was bound over to stand trial on first degree murder and armed criminal action charges today following a preliminary hearing before Judge Richard Copeland in Jasper County Associate Circuit Court.

Copeland also set bond for Bruner at $1 million.

Bruner is charged with the November 1 shooting death of Missouri Southern State University offensive line coach Derek Moore.

Police say the murder took place when Bruner confronted his estranged wife, Dawn Michele Bruner and Moore in the parking lot outside the Northstar 14 theater in Joplin.

Copeland denies bond request for accused killer of MSSU coach

Jeffrey Bruner will remain behind bars.

On Friday, Judge Richard Copeland overruled a motion from Bruner's attorney, Ross Rhoades of Neosho, to grant him bond as he awaits trial for the Nov. 1 shooting death of Missouri Southern State University offensive line coach Derek Moore at the Northstar 14 theater in Joplin.

Copeland granted a motion allowing Bruner to wear street clothes at his arraignment 1:30 p.m. Thursday in Jasper County Circuit Court. Copeland overruled Rhoades' motion to allow Bruner to appear without restraints.

Bruner, 39, Joplin, is charged with first degree murder and armed criminal action. Police say the murder took place when Bruner confronted his estranged wife, Dawn Michele Bruner, and Moore in the theater parking lot.