Lawrence murder trial is delayed once again

Delay

The murder trial for a man accused of a 2017 killing in Lawrence has been delayed yet again. The first-degree murder trial for Steven Drake III, 24, had been scheduled to begin Monday.

Court officials have not said why the case is being delayed, but last week, Drake rejected a plea agreement by refusing to show up for his scheduled plea hearing. A new trial date has not been set.

Drake is accused of shooting Bryce S. Holladay in the doorway of Drake’s home because Holladay refused to leave the house.