Accused Double Murderer Lorenz Kraus in Court
One of the Capital Region's most talked about murder cases returned to the courtroom on Tuesday, with a compliance hearing procedure set for Lorenz Kraus, indicating the case is moving forward.
A compliance hearing is a routine part of the criminal justice process, allowing the judge to ensure the prosecution is fulfilling their discovery obligations and the defense to indicate if they plan to file pre-trial motions.
Some legal experts suggest a suppression request seems likely, but not guaranteed, in this case, following Lorenz Kraus' confession on local TV last month to murdering his parents, Franz and Theresia, eight years ago and burying them in their backyard.
Lorenz Kraus confessed to murdering his parents and burying them in their backyard on Crestwood Court in Albany.
Author's summary: Lorenz Kraus' murder case moves forward in court.