A man who could face the death penalty after allegedly killing two Fairfield jewelers four years ago will not go to trial for at least another year.
Judge Robert Devlin agreed Friday to continue jury selection in the case until next September, meaning Christopher DiMeo's trial would not start before January 2011.
Devlin's decision came after DiMeo's lead counsel, Ronald Gold, asked to be excused from the case for health reasons.
Senior Assistant State's Attorney Joseph Corradino said the defense was trying to "stonewall" the case. He said one witness already has died during the case's lengthy delays.
DiMeo, 27, is charged with capital felony and two counts of murder after allegedly killing jewelers Tim and Kim Donnelly while robbing their store in February of 2005.
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