Defense seeks venue change in Boise boy slaying

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Story Published: Nov 5, 2009 at 11:05 PM CDT

Story Updated: Nov 5, 2009 at 11:40 PM CDT

11/05/09

BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ Defense attorneys are asking a judge to move
the trial of a mother and her boyfriend accused in the slaying of a
Boise boy this summer.

Melissa Jenkins and Daniel Ehrlick are each charged with
first-degree murder in the death of Jenkins' eight -year-old son
Robert Manwill. Thousands of Boise residents helped to search for
the boy for more than a week after he was reported missing. His
body was found Aug. 3 in an irrigation canal near Kuna.

During a hearing Thursday, lawyers for Jenkins and Ehrlick say
moving the trial away from Boise is necessary given the intense
publicity surrounding the case.

Fourth District Judge Darla Williamson will consider the
request. She scheduled trial for April 12, 2010.

Lawyers also filed a motion Thursday asking the judge to hold
separate trials.

(Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
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