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The Lauren Giddings Case

The Lauren Giddings Case
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June 19 Hearing Set on McDaniel's Bond

11:30 AM, May 21, 2012

McDaniel's lawyer's said the $850,000 bond set last month was too high and his parents can't afford it.

SLIDESHOW: Stephen McDaniel Bond Hearing

1:01 PM, Apr 19, 2012

The man accused of killing Lauren Giddings was in court seeking release on bond.

Family Members Celebrate Lauren Giddings' Birthday

1:22 PM, Apr 18, 2012

Family members of slain Mercer law grad Lauren Giddings say they want to celebrate her life on what would've been her 28th birthday Wednesday.

Stephen McDaniel's Lawyers Ask for Lower Bond

4:01 PM, Apr 13, 2012

Lawyers for murder suspect Stephen McDaniel filed a motion today asking a judge to reduce his "excessive" $850,000 bond.

McDaniel Defense Doubts Validity Of Online Post

8:12 PM, Apr 12, 2012

Part of the evidence District Attorney Greg Winters presented in Stephen McDaniel's bond hearing was a graphic post from a online discussion forum called OPERATORchan.

Judge Approves $850,000 Bond for Stephen McDaniel

5:55 PM, Apr 11, 2012

A Bibb County judge approved $850,000 bond for murder suspect Stephen McDaniel, but raised concerns about whether he could be monitored safely.

McDaniel Hearing Adjourns Without a Ruling on Bond

2:17 PM, Apr 4, 2012

The defense and the prosecution agreed Stephen McDaniel was entitled to bond on murder charges but differed on the amount.

Lauren Giddings' Family Reacts to Hearing

7:07 PM, Apr 3, 2012

Some members of Lauren Giddings' family came out for Stephen McDaniel's hearing Tuesday.

Chief Burns Opposes Bond for Stephen McDaniel

8:30 AM, Apr 3, 2012

Chief Burns said Tuesday, "he's charged with death penalty murder; he's got child porn; he's got burglary charges.  I hope the judge does not let him out." 

McDaniel Judge Remains Same

2:22 PM, Mar 23, 2012

Special judge rules Judge Phil Brown acted properly in assigning himself to death penalty case.

Stephen McDaniel's Lawyers Request Bond

7:52 AM, Mar 16, 2012

They argued that District Attorney Greg Winters failed to take McDaniel's case to a grand jury within 90 days after his arrest on murder charges.

McDaniel's Lawyer to Challenge Grand-Jury Makeup

9:08 PM, Jan 25, 2012

The hearing for Stephen McDaniel, the Mercer law grad accused of killing his classmate Lauren Giddings, lasted about 40 minutes.

SLIDESHOW: Stephen McDaniel January 25 Hearing

6:19 PM, Jan 25, 2012

Stephen McDaniel's lawyer told a judge that he plans to challenge the grand-jury composition in the death-penalty case against his client, the Mercer law grad accused of killing his classmate Lauren Giddings.

The Lauren Giddings Case: Six Months Later

1:22 PM, Dec 30, 2011

It's been six months since Macon Police found the Mercer Law Graduate's body outside her downtown Macon apartment.

McDaniel Pleads Not Guilty to Child Exploitation

6:35 PM, Dec 12, 2011

Superior Court Chief Judge Martha Christian presided at a hearing that started and ended within minutes. 

McDaniel's Lawyer Disappointed by Death-Penalty Motion

8:39 PM, Dec 8, 2011

Floyd Buford said, "I just don't think this case merits a death penalty."

DA Seeks Death Penalty for Stephen McDaniel

5:18 PM, Dec 8, 2011

Greg Winters says he's filed a motion seeking the death penalty on the grounds that Giddings killing was "outrageously or wantonly vile, horrible or inhuman."

DA Won't Comment on Giddings Evidence

11:18 AM, Nov 23, 2011

DA Greg Winters won't comment on reports that Lauren Giddings' panties found in Stephen McDaniel's apartment.

Grand Jury Indicts McDaniel for Giddings' Murder

8:36 PM, Nov 15, 2011

A Bibb County grand jury today indicted Stephen McDaniel for the murder of Lauren Giddings. INSIDE: Read the indictments.

McDaniel Investigation Timeline

6:46 PM, Nov 15, 2011

13WMAZ's Amy Aubert looked into the more than four month investigation that led to McDaniel's indictment.

Read the McDaniel Murder Indictment

5:10 PM, Nov 15, 2011

Here is a copy of the murder indictment returned by the Bibb County Grand Jury.

Giddings Family Member: Indictment a Relief

5:09 PM, Nov 15, 2011

Kathy Mann said "this is one more step in finding out who killed Lauren and having justice."

Chief Burns: McDaniel Case Will "Move Quickly"

11:25 AM, Nov 15, 2011

The chief joined us on Eyewitness News Mornin' Tuesday and said he spoke with District Attorney Greg Winters about the case Monday.

Without Indictment, Stephen McDaniel Could Post Bond Soon

9:54 PM, Nov 14, 2011

The man who allegedly murdered and dismembered Mercer Law Graduate Lauren Giddings could walk out of jail this week. Without an indictment, he is entitled to post bond Monday.  

Stephen McDaniel July 22 Hearing

5:32 PM, Nov 14, 2011

Photos from the July 22 hearing for Stephen McDaniel.

Stephen McDaniel August 3 Hearing

2:01 PM, Nov 14, 2011

Photos from the August 3 hearing of Stephen McDaniel.

Stephen McDaniel August 26th Hearing

1:58 PM, Nov 14, 2011

Photos from Stephen McDaniel's appearance in court on August 26.

McDaniel's Lawyer Asks Judge to Set Bond

11:10 PM, Nov 8, 2011

Floyd Buford, McDaniel's lawyer, said he filed the request Tuesday afternoon in Bibb County Superior Court. He says a bond hearing may be scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 17.

Chief Burns: New Evidence in Giddings Case is "Encouraging"

12:09 PM, Nov 2, 2011

Chief Burns said Wednesday that he plans to meet with Bibb County District Attorney Greg Winters in the next few weeks, to discuss taking McDaniel to a Grand Jury for indictment.

The Giddings Case: Three Months Later

7:18 PM, Sep 30, 2011

It's been three months this Friday since police recovered part of Lauren Giddings' dismembered body in a trashcan outside of her Barristers Hall apartment.

The Giddings Case in Photos

Stephen McDaniel and Defense Attorney Floyd Buford
Stephen McDaniel and Defense Attorney Floyd Buford

Parents of Stephen McDaniel
Parents of Stephen McDaniel

Lauren Giddings Supporters
Lauren Giddings Supporters

Stephen McDaniel
Stephen McDaniel

Judge Tripp Self
Judge Tripp Self

The Scene in Courtroom
The Scene in Courtroom


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