The jury trial for a Rock man charged with attempted 2nd degree murder has been delayed indefinitely, according to Cowley County Attorney Larry Schwartz this morning.
Marty Anderson, Jr., 34, is accused of shooting and injuring his wife, Elizabeth Anderson, at their home northwest of Rock in Cowley County in November.
He entered a not guilty plea in March.
Jury summonses were sent last week, however, Schwartz told KSOK-NewsCow Anderson was granted the opportunity to have an evaluation to determine if he is competent to stand trial and because of that, the trial is delayed indefinitely pending the evaluation.
On the day of the shooting, Anderson’s two step-daughters were allegedly bound and held hostage inside the home before the were able to escape and removed from the area by law enforcement.
He remains confined inside the Cowley County Jail.
Marty Anderson had previously been arrested and was on bond for allegations of rape, criminal sodomy, aggravated indecent liberties with a child and contributing to a child’s misconduct. He remains confined inside the Cowley County Jail.
