Trial for Myers delayed again
The final trial in the Myers Lane triple murder trilogy may not happen this year as a continuance has been granted in the murder conspiracy case of Clementine Myers.
In a recent order, special Judge John Turnbull continued the case which was set to begin Sept. 30. The case was continued to be set, meaning there is no certain date for the trial at this time.
Myers is charged with criminal knowledge and conspiracy in the July 30, 1999 murder of Dianne Watts, 42. Watts along with her daughter, Jessica Watts, 10, and family friend, Chelsie Smith, 13, were beaten to death in the Myers home on Myers Lane. The house was then set on fire to cover the crime.
Clementine Myers’ son, Doug Myers, 40, and her son’s friend, Johnny Lewis, 38, were arrested for the crime. Both men were convicted for their roles during trials in late 2001 and early 2002.
Clementine Myers faces what could amount to a life sentence, since she is in her 70s, if convicted of the counts against her. In the earlier trials, prosecutors maintained Clementine Myers paid Lewis for his role in the crime. Prosecutors also maintain Clementine Myers may have had a hand in the planning and/or covering up the crimes.