MATTHEW BURTON

matthew burton — is now in delaware. officers picked him up for transport this morning — at the worcester county jail in snow hill. last week — the maryland court of appeals denied burton’s petition — which was essentially his last opportunity to avoid extradition. the dagsboro man faces rape, murder, and kidnapping charges in connection with the slaying of nicole bennett in June 2012. he was originally being tried in maryland because bennett’s body was discovered in a wooded area of worcester county — just south of the delaware/maryland state line. but investigators have said — they have evidence to prove the crimes were committed in delaware — which is why the suspect is back in the first state — to stand trial. burton was transported to sussex correctional institution in georgetown — where he will be tried. we’re told — state prosecutors are now just waiting for the court to set a trial date — as well as set deadlines for motions. a man from maine — is now behind