A NEW TRIAL DATE HAS BEEN SET IN THE FIRST DEGREE MURDER CASE OF ELIAS WANATEE.
JUDGE DUANE HOFFMEYER DECLARED A MISTRIAL IN THE CASE TUESDAY WHEN THE JURY COULD NOT REACH A VERDICT.
THE NEW TRIAL DATE WILL BE FEBRUARY 28TH AT 9AM.
WANATEE IS CHARGED IN THE FATAL STABBING OF 50 YEAR OLD VERNON MACE OUTSIDE OF A WEST 1ST STREET HOME ON FEBRUARY 7TH.
WANATEE REMAINS IN CUSTODY AT THE WOODBURY COUNTY JAIL.
