What This Story Is About
- Paul Park, the man accused of murdering Alyssa Lokits on an Antioch greenway in 2024, will go to trial next month after a judge denied a request for a delay.
Why It Matters
- Lokits’ death has sparked a call for more safety measures on Nashville greenways.
- Park’s trial is scheduled to begin on August 10.
For Context
- Park is accused of shooting and killing Lokits in October 2024 while she was walking along the Mill Creek Greenway in Antioch.
Catch Up
- Following Lokits’ murder, Tennessee lawmakers pushed for the development of a statewide safety plan for parks across the state.
- Park was indicted on charges related to Lokits’ murder in January 2025.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – The man accused of murdering Dr. Alyssa Lokits in 2024 will go to trial next month.
On Thursday, Paul Park’s attorney asked to delay his trial, but the judge ruled against it. His trial is scheduled to start on August 10.
Park is accused of shooting and killing Lokits in October 2024 while she was walking along the Mill Creek Greenway in Antioch…