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The Jackson County District Attorney's office says the capital murder trial of two people accused in the July 21, 2010, killing of George County Sheriff Garry Welford is now scheduled for May in Adams County.

According to the Sun Herald a special judge appointed to the case agreed to change the venue to ensure Brandy Nicole Williams and Christopher Baxter receive a fair trial. The defense asked to move the trial because of extensive pretrial publicity that could affect a jury in George County.

The two are accused of running over Welford during a vehicle pursuit. They have pleaded not guilty and have remained jailed since their arrests.

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