OPELIKA, Ala. (WVTM) — The suspect in the murder of three people at an apartment complex near Auburn University is asking the State of Alabama to pay for a private investigator.
Attorneys for Desmonte Leonard filed the motion in Lee County District Court on Monday.
In the request, attorney Jeffrey Duffey argued since Leonard has been found to be indigent, and cannot afford to fund his own defense, the State has the obligation to pay for a private investigator to ensure Leonard receives a fair trial.
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Duffey goes on to ask for the judge to approve a $75 per hour rate for the private investigator, with a $7,500 cap.
Leonard’s attorneys are specifically seeking the services of former Montgomery Police Offcie Brad Bartlett.
Leonard is accused of shooting six people on June 9th at an apartment complex in the 200 Block of West Longleaf Drive near Auburn University’s campus.
Three of the victims, including two former Auburn football players, died.
