CADIZ, Ky. – A preliminary hearing has been set for November 13th for the man accused of killing three family members and another man in Cadiz.
At an arraignment Monday for Ryan Champion, the judge said the maximum penalty could be the death sentence.
Champion is charged with murder in the deaths of his parents, Lindsey and Joy Champion; his sister, Emily Champion; and 22-year-old Vito Riservato, who relationship with the family is unclear.
The charges on Friday came about a week after police found the four shot to death at the Champions’ home in Trigg County.
Champion was assigned public defender Brandi Jones to represent him. His bond was set at $5 million.
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