HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Zach Adams, the man convicted of murdering Holly Bobo, has filed a motion for a new trial.
Zach Adams’ attorney Jennifer Thompson told WKRN News 2 she has filed a motion for a new trial in Hardin County. Thompson says this is the first step in filing an appeal the case. She plans to amend the request once she gets the trial transcript, which may enable her to point out discrepancies she believes happened.
Adams was convicted in September of the murder of nursing student Holly Bobo. He faces life in prison.
The prosecution and defense agreed to a deal that gave Adams a life sentence instead of the death penalty.
The request for a new trial would have to go before Judge C. Creed McGinley, who heard the case in September. If he denies the motion, Adams can file an appeal with the State Court of Appeals.
A hearing is also scheduled for next week for co-defendants in the case, Dylan Adams and Jason Autry.