At a preliminary inquiry, the court determined whether sufficient evidence existed to commit three accused to trial.
The primary accused was charged with first-degree murder in connection with the brutal torture and killing of an elderly victim.
The court found evidence supporting committal on first-degree murder based on forcible confinement and planning and deliberation.
The accused's mother was charged with being an accessory after the fact, and the court found evidence that she assisted in the cleanup and disposal of evidence.
A third accused conceded committal.
All three were committed to stand trial.
