Proceedings continued to be delayed in the murder case against Rudolfo Amaya as they continue to await the results of an evaluation by the Kentucky Correctional Psychiatric Complex.
Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Greg Cortese informed the courtroom of Circuit Judge John Atkins Wednesday that they have not heard back yet from KCPC, but the order has been filed.
He continued that the culpability hearing can take place virtually, which should help speed-up the process—Judge Atkins continued proceedings to July 10.
Amaya is charged with murder in the first degree and first-degree wanton endangerment in the fatal shooting death of 43-year-old Dante Welch.
He is alleged to have shot and killed Welch on New Gritton Avenue in Oak Grove in March of this year—he allegedly shot Welch, who was inside of a parked vehicle, in front of a toddler who was also in the vehicle.
The defense has previously stated they intend to pursue a mental illness defense at trial.