BEATRICE, Neb. (AP) - Two more of five suspects in the killing of a Lincoln man in a Fairbury park last year have reached plea agreements with prosecutors, officials confirmed.
Logan Evans, 21, of Lincoln, pleaded no contest Thursday to attempt of a felony in the July 1 shooting death of 28-year-old Marc Jarrell, the Beatrice Daily Sun reported. He had been charged initially with possession of a firearm by a prohibited person.
Also Thursday, Caitlyn Grable, 21, of Odessa, Texas, pleaded guilty to being an accessory to second-degree murder in the case. Both Evans and Grable will be sentenced Sept. 3.
A third person, 19-year-old Realidy Schram, earlier pleaded guilty plea to a reduced charge of obstructing government operation. Schram is scheduled to be sentenced May 7.
Authorities say Jarrell was shot at Crystal Springs Park just southwest of Fairbury. His body was found July 8.
Cases are pending against two others. Jerry W. Gilbert, 25, also of Odessa, has pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder, concealing a body and three weapons counts. His trial is set to begin Aug. 17. Trey D. Saathoff, 23, of Diller, pleaded not guilty to being an accessory to second-degree murder. His trial is set to begin May 19.
Officials say Gilbert led authorities to Jarrell’s body.
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