The long-awaited jury trial in an Excelsior Springs murder and rape case has been delayed once again, pushing proceedings nearly another year into the future.

Timothy M. Haslett Jr. is charged with 10 felonies of first-degree murder, first-degree rape or attempted rape, aggravated sexual offense; four counts of first-degree sodomy or attempted sodomy, aggravated sexual offense; first-degree kidnapping; two counts of second-degree assault; and first-degree endangering the welfare of a child, creating substantial risk, first offense, no sexual conduct.

Clay County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Robert Sanders and Haslett’s defense attorney, Tiffany Leuty Winningham, filed a joint application for continuance on Oct. 8, requesting additional time before the trial, which was scheduled to begin Oct. 26.

“Both the state and defense need additional time to complete discovery in this case,” the motion states. The filing also notes Haslett remains incarcerated requested postponement.

During a recent…