HOUSTON COUNTY | RICKEY STOKES NEWS
The Wiregrass community continues to mourn the tragic death of Blake Bowen, who was killed in an incident that occurred last Friday.
The suspect in the case, Michael Tywuan Taylor, made his first court appearance this morning in Houston County. Taylor is charged with Capital Murder and appeared before Judge Benjamin Lewis, Houston County District Judge.
During the hearing, Taylor was denied bond and will remain in custody. The court advised Taylor of the potential sentencing range associated with a capital murder charge, which includes 99 years to life in prison, life without the possibility of parole, or the death penalty under Alabama law.
Taylor was appointed two defense attorneys who meet the state’s requirements for capital cases, which mandate a minimum of 10 years of legal practice. The appointed attorneys are David Baker and Lee Knowles.
The case will proceed in circuit court under Judge Kevin Moulton, who has been assigned as the presiding judge.
This case remains under investigation. Additional hearings are expected as the judicial process moves forward.
