ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — The trial for man accused of abducting and killing University of Virginia student Hannah Graham was delayed in Albemarle County Circuit Court Wednesday.
The trial for the 33-year-oldÂ
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 scheduled to begin on June 29. A hearing has been scheduled for May 5 to reset the date of his trial. Matthew's attorneys say they need time to find a state appointed DNA expert for his defense.
Matthew is charged with first degree murder and abduction with intent to defile in this case.
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18-year-old Graham disappeared in Charlottesville last September after she was spotted on surveillance video walking along the downtown mall. Her remains were discovered a month later.
Matthew was expected to appear in court Wednesday morning in person. All previous court appearances since he's been charged in her death were made through video.