McCoy appeared before Judge Julie Highley-Keutzer with public defender Jeff Martin last month where she was advised charges were upgraded to 1st degree murder. In this weeks hearing, she entered a plea of not guilty. McCoy was advised of her rights and the range of punishment for the murder charge and remains in the custody of the Bates County Sheriff.
A trial date has not been set.
Mid America Live will continue provide details about this case as they become available.
