THE VICTIM Matt Samuels |
THE DEFENDANT Scott Cheever |
STATE VS. CHEEVER
• The trial: Scott Cheever faced seven criminal charges, including capital murder in the fatal shooting of 42-year-old Greenwood County Sheriff Matt Samuels on Jan. 19, 2005. Cheever, 26, could face the death penalty if convicted. He is also charged with attempted capital murder of four law enforcement officers, manufacturing methamphetamine and criminal possession of a firearm.• Where: Greenwood County Courthouse, Eureka.
• What's next: Court recessed until Wednesday, when the penalty phase begins
• The lawyers: For the state - Barry Disney, assistant Kansas attorney general; Lanny Welch and David Lind, assistant U.S. attorneys; Ross McIlvain, Greenwood County attorney. For the defense - Ron Evans and Tim Frieden, Kansas Death Penalty Defense Unit.
• The judge: Mike Ward
