Bobby Spikes, a double-murder suspect, is scheduled to go to trial in September, with some pending motions discussed in Christian Circuit Court Thursday morning.
Spikes is now represented by defense attorney Jason McGee, and special prosecutor Blake Chambers has withdrawn his motion to consolidate Bobby and Kendall Spikes’ cases, stating that it is no longer necessary and that he will provide additional evidence to the defense.
Kendall Spikes pleaded guilty to complicity in tampering with physical evidence and hindering prosecution or arrest in the first degree.
He was originally charged with complicity to murder and kidnapping, but those charges were dismissed without prejudice. However, one of the conditions for this plea is that Kendall Spikes testify truthfully in the trial of his father, Bobby Spikes.
Bobby Spikes returned to court on Thursday to inquire about money seized by Hopkinsville police when he was first arrested. Chambers claims that since Spikes is now facing a robbery charge in connection with the double murder, the money is considered evidence.
Bobby Spikes is charged with murder in the deaths of Stanley Bussell and Candace Marcel, who were discovered deceased in a vehicle in Trigg County, prompting the search and eventual discovery of Bussell on Clearman Court in 2021.
Bobby Spikes is charged with two counts of murder, two counts of first-degree robbery, kidnapping, tampering with physical evidence, and possession of a handgun by a convicted felon.
Bobby Spikes will go to trial on September 15, with another pretrial conference scheduled for July 14.
