Mt. Vernon Man Arraigned on Murder Charge in Connection with January Shooting

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A DeKalb County man has been arraigned on a charge of murder in connection with the death of his landlord back in January of this year (2014).

On Tuesday of this week (June 3rd) Christopher Todd Landers entered a plea of Not Guilty and Not Guilty by Reason of Mental Disease or Defect.

Landers, age 35, stands charged with shooting and killing 65 year old Michael Jenkins – during a dispute at the home rented by Landers from Jenkins in the Mt. Vernon community.

Following his arrest, Landers was transported to the DeKalb County Detention Center – and held on bond of $100,000.

A trial date has yet-to-be set.

(WAFF/www.waff.com)

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