First Degree Murder Trail For Milan Man Set For July

The First Degree Murder Trial for 24-year-old Edward James Elijah Withey of Milan is now scheduled for July 22nd in Sullivan County Court.  Withey is charged with alleged first-degree murder in the death of his wife, Mattie Withey, in May of 2021.

The trial is set for four days, beginning July 22nd, with a pre-trial conference set for June 30th.  The trial had previously been scheduled to begin on January 20th.

Withey also faces charges of alleged Armed Criminal Action and Abandonment of a Corpse.

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