Attorneys for State request delay in Sievers murder trial

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FILE Photo of Mark Sievers mugshot from 2016 – Photo courtesy of Lee County Sheriff’s Office.

Attorneys the State have requested a continuance to delay the start date of trial on a first-degree murder case against defendants Mark Sievers and Jimmy Rogers.

Dr. Teresa Sievers, Mark’s wife, was found bludgeoned to death inside the kitchen of the couple’s Bonita Springs home in June 2015. Investigators believe Mark Sievers, who pleaded not guilty to his original charges, planned the killing and promised Wayne Wright, his childhood friend, payment for carrying out the plan.

Jimmy Rodgers

Wright accepted a plea deal and is expected to testify against Rodgers, his close friend, and Mark Sievers.

According to court documents the State received a trace evidence analysis report from the FBI on February 25. Attorneys say the report will require further investigation by the State as to the matters contained in the report and the State may not be ready for trial on June 3.

Counsel is requesting the court to continue the currently set trial on June 3 to September, 2019.

A hearing will be set to approve any changes in a trial date.

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