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WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah (ABC4) — The caretaker accused of leaving three disabled patients in his van for hours, leading to their deaths from carbon monoxide poisoning, appeared in court on Thursday morning.
Isaiah Pulu, 25, is facing three counts of first-degree murder. He is currently being held without bail.
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On Thursday, a detention hearing was scheduled for Pulu. It will take place on Feb. 27 at 9 a.m. Pulu will be transported to the courthouse with his lawyer. During the hearing, his lawyer may request release.
Background
On Feb. 6, three men were left inside a running van while the driver allegedly went into his apartment to eat lunch and watch TV for three and a half hours. The driver, Isaiah Pulu, was taken into custody and is facing charges of manslaughter and aggravated abuse of a vulnerable adult…