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Thursday, October 23, 2014

Accused Murderer One Step Closer To Delaware Trial

Matthew Burton is one step closer to being extradited to Delaware to face first-degree murder charges in the 2012 death of Nicole Bennett.

The Maryland Court of Special Appeals upheld a decision by the Circuit Court of Worcester County Sept. 30 to deny a writ of habeas corpus, filed by Burton to block his extradition to Delaware. While the writ was denied, Burton’s extradition was stayed until the end of his Maryland appeals.

David Paulson, spokesman for the Maryland Attorney General’s Office, said Burton’s appeals window is still open until the Court of Special Appeals issues a mandate on the case, expected within the next 30 days.

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