Murder at city lake: McCoy to appear in court this month

Murder suspect Samantha McCoy will appear before a judge on December 16th at 11 am for a criminal setting, which usually equates to setting of a trial date.

McCoy, who is being held at the Bates County jail, is accused of murdering her mother Cynthia McCoy at the Butler city lake on May 1st of this year.

Mid America Live will continue to provide updates in this case as they become available.