The man accused in the March 2024 murder of an American Township woman has had his trial postponed again. Gervens Justilien, 33, will now go to trial Aug. 12, delayed from the previously scheduled date of May 27.
Jonathan Wheeler, 31, will be sentenced in March on the robbery charge.
Frank Alexander has been found guilty on ten counts of rape, six counts of sexual battery, and one count of gross sexual imposition. According to an indictment, the alleged acts occurred during various periods of time, starting as early as 2008 and again from 2011 until January 2019. The indictment states that the victims were under 13 years old at the time. Closing arguments were presented by the state and defense on the final day of the trial. Afterward, the jury was dismissed to deliberate towards a decision.
DNA evidence, interview video presented during day two of jury trial of Lima man facing rape charges
A jury trial has concluded its second day for a Lima man facing multiple charges including rape. Frank Alexander was indicted by the Allen County Grand Jury on ten counts of rape, six counts of sexual battery, and one count of gross sexual imposition.