A jury trial has been scheduled to begin Nov. 16 for the man accused of killing his father and attempting to kill his mother.
Adam Miller, 20, faces charges of open murder with a deadly weapon, attempted murder, and battery with a deadly weapon causing substantial bodily harm to a victim 60 years of age or older. The charges stem from a December 2024 double stabbing at his parents' home on Farm District Road.
Miller, who was 19 at the time of his arrest, was taken into custody following a 30-hour manhunt after authorities found him hiding in the rafters of an abandoned barn.
Miller pleaded not guilty to the charges during an arraignment hearing in Third Judicial District Court on May 18. The trial scheduling order issued by District Court Judge John Schlegelmilch was filed May 26.
The judge also ordered status hearings for July 22 and Sept. 17 to allow attorneys to discuss any pretrial issues with the court.
Under the scheduling order, all pretrial motions must be filed by Sept. 22. Oppositions and other responsive pleadings are due by Oct. 2, and replies to motions must be filed by Oct. 9.
A pretrial hearing and evidentiary hearing on any outstanding motions is scheduled for Oct. 16.
Miller was ruled competent to stand trial last July after the court ordered a competency evaluation on Jan. 13, 2025.
According to Schlegelmilch's order, Miller understands the nature of the criminal charges against him, has an understanding of the nature and purpose of court proceedings, and has the ability to aid and assist counsel in his defense within a reasonable degree of rational understanding.
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