Staff writers
Three people will stand trial for the alleged murder of Newborough man Jarrad Lovison.
Andrew Price, 48, was ordered on Friday by magistrate Andrew Capell to stand trial for murder following the end of a lengthy committal hearing in the Melbourne Magistrates Court.
Health issues with witness Patrick Alan saw the committal extended into a third week.
Magistrate Capell earlier in the hearing, committed Jake Brown, 30, and Samantha Guillerme, 25, to stand trial.
Mr Lovison’s body was found in bushland at Moondarra State Park, about 27km north of Moe on May 23, 2020, one month after he disappeared.
Mr Brown and Ms Guillerme each pleaded not guilty to murder, with Mr Price yet to enter a plea.
Ms Guillerme also entered a not guilty plea to manslaughter.
Mr Price’s bail application was heard on Friday afternoon with Magistrate Capell reserving his judgement until today.
A directions hearing for Mr Brown and Ms Guillerme is set to be held at the Supreme Court on Wednesday, December 8.
