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Suspects charged for barber murder appear in court

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July 7, 2023 11:27 AM
Published 10:48 AM

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Attorneys for two of the suspects charged with murdering a popular Somerton barber in his own garage were granted an extra 30 days to go over newly discovered evidence.

The extensions for Johnny Albert Valenzuela and Gregorio Cota were approved Thursday.

Meanwhile, Gregorio's brother, Joshua Cota was also in court.

An attorney for Joshua Cota said, "Significant progress" was made at Thursday's settlement conference and anticipates settling this matter soon.

All three will be back in court next month.

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