Two men accused of killing Pawnee County sheriff will stand trial

Two prison inmates will stand trial for the 2001 shooting death of a Pawnee County Sheriff. <br/><br/>A judge has ruled there's probable cause that James Taylor and Justin Walker committed the crime.

Tuesday, August 24th 2004, 7:19 am

By: News On 6

Two prison inmates will stand trial for the 2001 shooting death of a Pawnee County Sheriff.

A judge has ruled there's probable cause that James Taylor and Justin Walker committed the crime. They are each charged with first-degree murder and could be sentenced to death if convicted.

The two are accused of killing Pawnee County Sheriff Dwight Woodrell Junior. He was gunned down after interrupting a burglary at the Spess Drilling Company.