Carl Dane Waves Speedy Trial
</element><element id="paragraph-1" type="body"><![CDATA[Carl Dane waived his right to a speedy trial and asked to have his case continued to the March jury docket.
Dane was in court Friday morning with his attorneys Ethan Scaggs, Brian Trentman and Tim Capps.
Circuit Judge James Campanella made sure Dane understood the charges he faces and the range of penalties associated with them.
He also clarified that waiving his right to a speedy trial means he will remain in jail until March when his trial is set to begin.
Sidnee Stephens was found dead in the Beaucoup Creek in July 25, 2010.
Three young men from Pinckneyville have been accused of breaking into her home on Water Street, kidnapping then shooting and/or strangling her before attempting to weigh down and dispose of her body in the creek.
Carl Dane, 18, and James E. Glazier, 17, both of Pinckneyville, have been charged with two counts of first degree murder, kidnapping, residential burglary and concealment of a homicide.
Glazier waived his right to a speedy trial and asked to be placed on the March jury docket, as well.
Robbie Mueller, 15, Pinckneyville, has been charged with first degree murder, first degree murder (accountability), kidnapping, residential burglary and concealment of a homicide.
Mueller pleaded not guilty to all charges. His attorneys have requested a change of venue. Judge Brian Babka expects to hear the motions on change of venue in January.
Dakota Wall, 18, Pinckneyville, Stephens' half-sister, has been charged with obstruction of justice.