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Separate Trials Considered for Couple Charged in Melissa Jenkins Murder

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ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt. -

(AP) - The lawyer for a Vermont woman charged
in the killing of a prep school teacher is considering whether to
seek a separate trial.
      Allen and Patricia Prue of Waterford are charged with
second-degree murder in the March 28 killing of Melissa Jenkins of
St. Johnsbury.
      Patricia Prue's attorney told a judge that he'd discussed with
the state's attorney the possibility of splitting the proceedings
into two cases. The Burlington Free Press says the Prues did not attend Friday's status hearing.
      Police say Allen Prue, who used to plow Jenkins' driveway, told
investigators that he and his wife lured her out of her home with a
story about a broken down car and he strangled her. Patricia Prue
has denied being involved.

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