BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va. — A judge has scheduled a trial to begin May 5 for the Morgan County charged in the murder of his former girlfriend’s daughter.
Andy McCauley, 41, was arraigned in Morgan County Circuit Court Friday after his recent indictment in connection with the death of Riley Crossman.
Crossman, 15, was reported missing May 8, 2019.
Natural Resources Police found Crossman’s body on an embankment near Tuscarora Pike in Berkeley County on May 16. Drywall mud found in the bed of McCauley’s truck was similar to the drywall mud found on leaves, trees and Riley’s body. Authorities also found screws lying on a nearby road that were similar to screws found in the truck, a home where McCauley was working and on McCauley himself.
McCauley’s attorneys have a number of options before them before the upcoming trial. They could ask Circuit Judge Debra McLaughlin for a postponement or a change of venue.
McCauley remains in the Eastern Regional Jail without bail.