Cassie K. Holden acquitted of murder charge in gunshot death at Topeka hotel
A Shawnee County District Court jury on Thursday acquitted Cassie K. Holden of first-degree murder linked to an August 2022 shooting death at a Topeka motel.
Meanwhile, the 32-year-old Holden pleaded guilty to the criminal possession of a weapon by a felon, a charge linked to the case involved, court records said. Her sentencing was set for 11:30 a.m. Oct. 19.
Holden's co-defendant still hasn't gone to trial.
Trial for Holden's co-defendant to begin Nov. 27
Topeka police arrested Holden and Andre Quinton Jr., 40, after 18-year-old Jahlel Brundidge was fatally shot on Aug. 5, 2022, at the Travelers Inn, 3846 S.W. Topeka Blvd.
Quinton is to be tried beginning Nov. 27 on charges that include first-degree murder in the commission of a felony and intentional second-degree murder, Shawnee County District Court records said.
Holden was acquitted of first-degree murder at a trial in which she was defended by Shaye Downing, a court-appointed attorney, while District Attorney Mike Kagay's office was represented by deputy district attorney Steven Karrer and and assistant district attorney Will Manly, court records show.
Contact Tim Hrenchir at threnchir@gannett.com or 785-213-5934.
This article originally appeared on Topeka Capital-Journal: Topeka jury says not guilty in shooting death trial of Cassie Holden
