Jul 1, 2007 11:01 pm US/Central
Vaughn's Lawyer Said Extradition Papers Too Vague
Attorneys Say Papers Don't Present Any Evidence That Chris Vaughn Committed a Crime
St. Charles, Mo. (STNG) ―
A Missouri judge Friday afternoon refused to let attorneys for an Oswego man accused of killing his family question one of the lead investigators in the murder case.
Christopher Vaughn is being held in the St. Charles County jail, fighting extradition to Will County in the murder of his wife Kimberly and their three children.
As part of that legal battle, Vaughn's attorneys said the extradition papers are too vague and don't present any evidence that Vaughn committed a crime.
They say Missouri law requires a detailed written offer of proof attached to charging documents.
Vaughn's attorneys had hoped to learn more by talking to Illinois State Police Sgt. Gary Lawson, but St. Charles County prosecutors successfully argued in court Friday that case law is "crystal clear"--the underlying facts of the case are irrelevant in an extradition case.
"Eventually, this young man is going back to Illinois, even if I have to drive him there myself," St. Charles County Prosecutor Jack Banas said after the judge's ruling.
Vaughn's attorneys say they have not yet decided if they will appeal the decision.
(Source: Sun-Times News Group Wire © Chicago Sun-Times 2006. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.)
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