Trial postponed for man who murdered Chileans in Pensacola

SANTIAGO.- Despite the fact that it was scheduled to begin today, the Florida state courts have decided to postpone the trial against 60 year-old Dannie Roy Baker until June 25. Baker is charged with murdering Chilean nationals Nicolás Corp, 23, and Racine Balbotín, 22, during a confusing shooting that took place at the Miramar Beach condominium in Pensacola, Florida (USA) on February 26 of this year.

The information was conveyed by the director of Consular Affairs and Immigration, Juan Eduardo Burgos, to Foreign Affairs Minister Mariano Fernández, who assured that the Ministry will continue to offer any necessary support to the families of the victims.

The postponement of the trial may have been a result of the fact that the prosecution has decided to seek the death penalty for Baker, who –according to reports- will plead "not guilty" to the three charges against him: two charges of homicide, three charges of attempted homicide, as well as opening fire at an occupied lot.

In addition to murdering Racine Balbotín and Nicolás Corp, Baker also seriously injured three other students after entering the residence where group was gathered with a 30-calibre rifle.