Accused double murderer Lorenz Kraus in court

Accused Double Murderer Lorenz Kraus in Court

One of the Capital Region's most talked about murder cases returned to the courtroom on Tuesday.

A compliance hearing for Lorenz Kraus indicated the case is moving forward. This routine procedure allows the judge to ensure the prosecution is fulfilling their discovery obligations and enables the defense to indicate if they plan to file pre-trial motions.

Some legal experts suggest a suppression request seems likely, but not guaranteed, in this case. Last month,

Lorenz Kraus confessed to murdering his parents, Franz and Theresia, eight years ago and then burying them in their backyard on Crestwood Court in Albany
on local TV.

Author's summary: Lorenz Kraus case proceeds in court.

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