29-year-old Michael Swift of Mokena was in court today after being accused of the murder of 21-year-old Grace Taylor.
State’s Attorney Todd Martin and Public Defender Tim Cappellini both addressed the court.
Martin said a grand jury met and brought back five counts of indicment.
Cappellini entered a plea of not guilty.
Judge Cynthia Raccuglia mentioned in court today that Swift has also now accused of two more counts of desecrating a corpse.
Swifts court date is scheduled for August 16th.
Last month police were called to West McKinley Road where they found the body of Grace Taylor in an apartment.
Michael Swift, 29, of Mokena, enters the courtroom at the La Salle County Govermental Complex in Ottawa on Thursday May 6, 2021. Swift has been charged with three counts for first degree murder in the stabbing death of his ex-girlfriend Grace Ann Taylor, age 21. His trial is set for August 16. Sentencing would range from 20-60 years with no possibility of probation. Photo by News-Tribune.
Michael Swift, of Mokena, stands before Judge Cynthia Raccuglia in the courtroom at the La Salle County Govermental Complex in Ottawa on Thursday May 6, 2021. Swift has been charged with three counts for first degree murder in the stabbing death of his ex-girlfriend Grace Ann Taylor, age 21. His trial is set for August 16. Sentencing would range from 20-60 years with no possibility of probation. Photo by News-Tribune