What This Story Is About
- Kenneth DeHart, the man accused of killing Blount County Deputy Greg McCowan and injuring Deputy Shelby Eggers in 2024, is asking to move his trial out of Blount County.
- DeHart is expected to appear in court Monday morning, where it will be decided where his trial will play out.
Catch Up
- Following the shooting, DeHart was the subject of a days-long manhunt before being found in Knoxville.
MARYVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – Kenneth DeHart, the man accused of killing Blount County Deputy Greg McCowan and injuring Deputy Shelby Eggers in 2024, is asking to move his trial out of Blount County. A ruling is expected later.
Requesting a change of venue is not an uncommon practice for defense teams representing someone who is accused of a notable crime. DeHart’s case was covered extensively in the East Tennessee area, and that was the crux of his defense team’s argument. They said the case’s notoriety could taint a jury pool, if they’re selected from East Tennessee.
The court heard the arguments, and a ruling on whether or not the venue will change is expected at a later date…