West Plains, MO. – The first of two men charged with the murder of Barbara Lynn of Birch Tree went before the court on February 1, 2023. Joseph Proffer and Stanley Kenaga, Jr. are charged with the murder of 77-year old Lynn during a burglary in April 2020.
Proffer’s attorney went before the court on Wednesday and made three motions. The first was a motion for discovery, the second was a motion for continuance, and the final was a notice of hearing.
Discovery is a motion made to gather evidence, such as depositions, interrogations, or other such documents. A continuance will typically delay a trial date. A notice of hearing will invoke all parties to hear a motion on a set date.
A criminal motion hearing for Proffer has been scheduled for Thursday, February 9, 2023.
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First of 2 men charged with Murder of Birch Tree Woman has trial in February
