Trial halted for woman charged in death of Mercedes Luna

GREENE COUNTY, Mo. — A jury trial scheduled for July 21 has been put on hold, with a new plea date yet to be determined.

According to online court documents, the parties involved in Marjorie Dewitt’s case, the woman accused of first-degree involuntary manslaughter of Mercedes Luna, leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death, and tampering with physical evidence, have come to an agreement.

The court will work with the parties to set a plea date…

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