Trial date set for Ozark man accused of killing his mother

OZARK, Mo. — An Ozark man accused of killing his mother with a garden tool is to stand trial in May 2027.

Derrick Alling is charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action in the death of Carolyn “Alesia” Alling.

On Thursday, May 21, 2026, Circuit Judge Jessica Kruse scheduled a jury trial to begin May 27, 2027, after pretrial appearances in January and April, according to online court records…

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