Ray Mullins, 42, of Finger, appeared
in Chester County General Sessions Court Nov. 26 with a request to lower
bond.
He is charged with second degree
murder after the Oct. 14 shooting death of girlfriend Samantha Melendez. His
current bond was $500,000. His attorney, Daniel Taylor argued Mullins has lived
in Henderson/Chester County throughout his life, and has made arrangements to
take care of financial and other needs while he is incarcerated, in effect
showing himself to be responsible. The state argued Mullins is a flight risk
for the same reasons, stating that Mullins has made these arrangements and
therefore is limiting ties to keep him in the area.
Bond was reduced to 250,000, which
is the bond set when Mullins was originally charged. He continues to be held in
the Chester County Jail.
A date has not yet been set for
Mullins’ next court appearance.
