Ritzville murder trial delayed

RITZVILLE – A murder suspect held in Adams County jail has waived his right to a speedy trial.

Grayson Douglas Wrae Morris, 26, charged with Murder in the First Degree in the May 14 death of his father Doug Morris, entered the waiver of speedy trial in an August 24 Omnibus hearing before Judge Steven B. Dixon.

A continuance requested by the defendant has moved the trial date originally scheduled for September 22 to November 24. A pre-trial hearing is scheduled for Sept. 28 at 10 a.m.

Morris, represented by public defenders Barrett Scudder and Kyle Smith, filed the request to choose to reserve...