Defense attorneys for a man accused in a deadly 2023 mass shooting at a 21st birthday party in Madison County are asking a judge to dismiss the case, claiming critical evidence has gone missing.
Ashton Elliott is charged with murder in the shooting. His attorneys argue the alleged missing evidence violates his right to a fair trial.
During a hearing that lasted less than an hour on Tuesday, Elliott’s defense attorneys argued key evidence, including hours of video interviews, can’t be found. They say at least 14 recordings referenced in the investigation are missing, including interviews with a security guard working the night of the shooting and a statement from Elliot’s mother…