DAYTON - On Dec. 6, a new trial date for accused murderer Benjamin Orozco will be set, according to Columbia County prosecuting Attorney Rea Culwell.

Orozco is to have a medical procedure on Nov. 15, and the status of his health will be taken into consideration when a new date is set.

Orozco has been charged with second degree murder in the shooting death of Dayton resident Lance Terry, and with first degree assault in the wounding of Dayton resident David Eaton, in July of1996.

He has entered a plea of “not guilty,” to the charges, and has waived his right to a speedy trial.

The trial had bee...