From the office of the State's Attorney For Worcester County, Beau Oglesby
SNOW HILL – On August 16, 2012 an extradition hearing was held in the Superior Court for Delaware located in Georgetown, where Matthew Burton, 28, of Dagsboro, Delaware, whom is accused of murdering Nicole Bennett on June 14th, was ordered to be extradited to Maryland by Judge T. Henley Graves.
Following the extradition hearing, Burton was transported by members of the Maryland State... Police to Snow Hill where he appeared before a District Court Commissioner for an initial appearance. Beau Oglesby, The State’s Attorney for Worcester County was present at the appearance where Burton was denied bail. Burton is currently being detained at the Worcester County Jail.
Mr. Oglesby expressed sincere gratitude to the Office of The Attorney General for Delaware, the Maryland State Police Homicide Unit, the Worcester County Bureau of Investigation, the Maryland State Police Forensic Sciences Division and The Delaware State Police for their hard work, dedication and tireless resolve. He further stated, "The cooperation and collaboration between the two jurisdictions has been seamless."
Burton is scheduled to appear before a District Court Judge on Friday, August 17th, for a bail review hearing. No other trial dates are currently scheduled in this matter.
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