More time requested in Fields case
Case Progress
Torilena Fields appeared in court on June 8 to discuss the case regarding her mother's death. She was last seen in court on March 9 at the Robertson County Judicial Center, where a review hearing was scheduled for June 8.
Evidence Considered
- Rake head
- Rake handle
- Ax
Additional Evidence
The Commonwealth's attorney explained that the rake head, rake handle, and ax were crucial to the case, noting that they appeared to have blood on them. These items were sent to the lab at the end of April, and the lab can only accept a certain number of items at a time.
Prosecution Information
- Obtained Fields' previous medical records
- Received Body Farm test information from Tennessee
- Waiting for Boone County's evidence reports from the scene of the alleged crime
Timeline
The Commonwealth's attorney stated that it would take six months for the most recent group of evidence items to be tested. The defense, however, believes it could potentially take nine months.
Next Hearing
A status hearing was scheduled for October 12 at 9 a.m. to determine the date of Fields' next court hearing. The judge noted that he did not want to wait six to nine months before meeting again.