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Dennis pleads not guilty on murder charges Melodie Phelps News Editor The man accused of killing his mother and his brother in a shooting incident at their Hillard Avenue home appeared in Wayne District Court on Wednesday, November 23. Robert Dennis, 43, appeared before District Judge Mike Lawson for arraignment on two counts of murder. Dennis is accused of shooting his mother, Dorothy Dennis, 70, and his brother, Gary L. Dennis, 48, during an incident that occurred on Friday, November 18. Gary Dennis died at the emergency room of the Wayne County Hospital and Dorothy Dennis was flown to a Lexington hospital where she later died. During Wednesday's court appearance, Dennis was declared indigent and Lawson appointed the Department of Public Advocacy to represent him in court proceedings. Jason Kinser, who appeared with Dennis, waived formal arraignment and entered pleas of not guilty on behalf of his client. Lawson set a preliminary hearing on the matter for December 5 at 1 p.m. in Wayne District Court. Lawson indicated that any motions that are filed in the case would be heard at that time. Dennis apparently turned himself in at the Monticello Police Department following the shooting. According to a report filed in the case, Dennis told dispatchers that he had shot his family. During a search of Dennis' vehicle, the Wayne County Sheriff's Department recovered a .22 rifle and a .22 pistol, along with numerous live .22 rounds. Dennis is additionally charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession of a handgun by a convicted felon. Dennis remains lodged in the Wayne County Detention Center. No bond has been set in the case. Add a comment |
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