Judge issues gag order in girl's disappearance, slaying
Kamille “Cupcake” McKinney (Birmingham Police Department)
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - A judge is ordering lawyers to quit talking to the news media about the case of a 3-year-old Alabama girl who authorities say was kidnapped and killed.
Jefferson County Circuit Judge Clyde Jones issued a gag order Tuesday in the cases against two people charged in the death of Kamille McKinney, known as "Cupcake" to her family.
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The judge says he wants to limit publicity to ensure a fair trial.
Patrick Stallworth, 39, (left) and his girlfriend, Derick Irisha Brown, 29 (right) (Jefferson County Jail / Supplied)
Authorities say 39-year-old Patrick Devone Stallworth and his girlfriend, 29-year-old Derick Irisha Brown, are charged with capital murder in the slaying. The two are jailed without bond and defense lawyers have said they're innocent.
The child disappeared from a birthday party last month, and her remains were found in garbage 10 days later.
A preliminary hearing is set for Dec. 10.
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