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Trial set in infant death

DAVENPORT – A local man accused in the death of a 5-month-old boy appeared in Lincoln County Superior Court, where attorneys scheduled a trial date for late September.

Jordan Russell Mills-Jay, 30, is facing charges of first-degree manslaughter and second-degree murder in connection with the June 21, 2023, death of an infant referred to as “Zander.”

The trial is set to begin on Sept. 24, with a readiness hearing scheduled for Sept. 2.

During a court hearing, Mills-Jay agreed to waive his right to a speedy trial temporarily. His attorney, Brooke Hagara, stated that the trial is expected to last...

 
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