HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. — A man charged with killing two Fort Campbell soldiers has pleaded not guilty.
The Kentucky New Era reports 35-year-old Jeremy J. Demar was arraigned Wednesday. He is charged with the murders of Spc. Priscilla A. East, his estranged wife, and Sgt. Christopher R. Hoch. Demar is also charged with one count of attempted murder, first-degree burglary and fourth-degree assault.
East and Hoch were shot on Feb. 2. Demar is also accused of putting a gun to resident Dominique House's head and assaulting her 16-year-old brother.
House told Army Times in February that East, her best friend, had been hiding out at her home that night following an argument with Demar.
Their two-year-old son was in Demar's car outside the home during the incident.
Defense counsel Brandi Jones asked for an extension of the first pre-trial conference given the nature of the charges. Judge John Atkins has set it for July 19 and says he expects "meaningful progress."
Information from: Kentucky New Era,
