by Matt Unruh ~ Great Bend Post

According to Education-Information Officer for the Kansas Judicial System Ron Keefover, Judge Hannalore Kitts has denied the defense’s motion for a change of venue in the State of Kansas vs. Adam Longoria case.

Longoria is charged with the August 2010 Capital Murder of 14-year-old Great Bend resident Alicia Debolt. Longoria’s attorneys claimed during a motions hearing last Wednesday that Longoria wouldn’t be able to receive a fair trial in Barton County, because according to a survey conducted by Pittsburgh State University, 75 percent of local residents surveyed believe Longoria is guilty.

Longoria’s Jury Trial is scheduled for March 26th at 9am in Barton County District Court.