Trial Date Set For Former Lake Area Relator Accused Of Conspiracy To Commit Murder

The trial of a former lake area real estate agent accused of conspiracy to commit murder has been set.

Officials report that Leigh Ann Bauman will be in court on May 23^rd.

Prosecuting attorney Caleb Cunningham tells KRMS News her pre-trial conference was held on Wednesday, with no new evidence being submitted to the ongoing case.

A change in attorneys however was announced, from area attorney Simon Fawzy & Springfield attorney Dean Price Jr, to Jefferson City based attorney Dan Dodson.

Bauman faces numerous charges including a conspiracy to commit murder by attempting to hire a hitman to take out her mother-in-law, along with violating a court order keeping her from having contact with her children.

It’s alleged that Bauman ordered a birthday package to be sent to her daughter while in jail, however she denies any wrongdoing.