The case of the Seattle man shot and killed for his cellphone could be nearing a trial date.
The victim's widow wanted to be in court Friday to ensure the case goes to trial as soon as possible.
This was the second time Kimberly Peterson had to see the suspect charged in her husband's slaying in court, but she said it was necessary.
"I need to show up and get the wheels of justice turning," Peterson said.
The now 18-year-old Byron White is accused of shooting and killing David Peterson in February.
The 54-year-old Army veteran was walking in his Greenwood neighborhood when White reportedly tried to take his cellphone.
Peterson resisted and called 911. Police said White then allegedly returned, shot him, then took off with the cell.
According to court documents, White told friends he was upset the phone wasn't "a nicer model."
"I'm sure it's the defense's goal to put this out as long as possible hoping the witnesses are going to drop out of the case," said Peterson.
Despite the defense asking for a continuance until mid-December to allow for full discovery, the case is moving forward sooner.
It is little consolation for this widow seeking justice.
"It just hurts my heart," she said. "It hurts my heart that someone could just take a life like that without any remorse whatsoever," she said.
The next hearing is set for Oct. 24, in which the judge could set a date for trial. If convicted, White faces up to 35 years in prison.
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