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Attempted Murder Trial For North San Juan Woman

Posted: Dec. 18, 2015 12:29 PM PST

A 58-year-old North San Juan woman is facing a possible attempted murder trial. Following a preliminary hearing, a Nevada County judge ruled that there was sufficient evidence against Martha McCary. District Attorney Cliff Newell says McCary and the victim, Susan Jones, were neighbors and had a number of disputes in the past….

click to listen to DA Cliff Newell

Jones had superficial wounds to her stomach and arm. The latest dispute, reportedly over a dresser, occurred Ocober 27th at Jones’ home…

click to listen to DA Cliff Newell

McCary is scheduled to be arraigned on December 28th, when a trial date may also be set. Newell says there’s always the possibility that the case could be settled before going to trial. 62-year-old Dennis McCary is also charged with being an accessory. Authorities say he fled the crime scene with the gun and tried to hide it.

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