Accused killer faces March trial date
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) - Dustin Garrett Alfaro, 18, will stand trial in March on charges of first-degree murder, conspiracy, and an enhancement charge of using a firearm in commission of a felony.
Alfaro is accused in the March 18, 2019 stabbing death of 87-year-old Arlyne Koehler at 1055 McKinley Avenue in Pocatello.
In a status hearing this week, Judge Robert Naftz set time for a jury trial, tentatively beginning March 3.
Alfaro continues to be held on $1 million bond.
He is also charged with damaging facilities at the Bannock County Jail, where he was being held in custody. The Judge is now considering a motion to house him in another county.
Isaac Angel Rodriguez-Romero,17, is also being held on murder charges in connection with the same incident. His next court appearance is a hearing scheduled before Judge Naftz on December 5.
