An attorney for Tracey Richter-Roberts has asked for more time to prepare for her trial.
Richter-Roberts, 45, of Omaha, was charged in July with first-degree murder, accused of killing Dustin Wehde, 20, in December 2001. Her trial is scheduled for Sept. 28.
At a hearing in Fort Dodge Friday, attorney Scott Bandstra said he wasn’t sure if the defense will have done all it needs to do by the time the trial is set to begin.
“My client would like this tried as soon as possible,” Bandstra said. “But I frankly think we need as much time as possible to prepare.”
Because Richter-Roberts has demanded a speedy trial, it must be held by early November at the latest. Second Judicial District Chief Judge Kurt Wilke, who was in Fort Dodge Friday, suggested the trial be rescheduled for late October, although no action was taken to change the date.
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However, Wilke approved applications by the defense for a psychologist, private investigator and criminal investigator at the state’s expense, pending a review of Richter-Roberts’s financial affadavit.
It is alleged that Richter-Roberts shot and killed Wehde at her former Early home nearly 10 years ago. Investigators initially believed Richter-Roberts was a victim who shot Wehde in self-defense after he allegedly attempted a home invasion.
The trial will be held in Sac County.
