NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — It seems the prosecution is finally ready to move into the final stage of the high-profile Holly Bobo murder case.
Zach Adams was convicted of killing Bobo in 2017. Now, I've learned his long-awaited appeal will go before a judge in just two weeks.
Bobo disappeared back in 2011. Her remains were found years later, and Adams was convicted of murder.
His brother, Dylan, pleaded guilty to facilitation. One other defendant, Jason Autry, is still awaiting trial. His fate will now depend on the result of Zach Adams' appeal.
Autry, who was a star witness against Adams, remains locked up. But word is he cut a deal for his testimony at trial against Adams and that he will be released after Adams' appeal is heard. That will be the last step for the prosecution in this long, tragic case.
So, what happens with the appeal?
It will finally be heard by Judge Creed McGinley the second week in August. I'm told it's highly unlikely he'll grant a new trial. So, Adams will then turn to the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals, and that could take a few years.
If that happens, a plea date will be set for Autry, who will then very likely look at an early release on time already served.
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