Former Idaho gubernatorial candidate held on $5M bond in Colo. murder case
Steve Pankey is accused of kidnapping and murdering a Colorado girl in December 1984
Former Idaho gubernatorial candidate Steve Pankey remains in jail, after a judge’s ruling on bond in the murder of Jonelle Matthews.
Published: Dec. 7, 2020 at 10:32 AM MST
GREELEY, Colo. (CBS) — Former Idaho gubernatorial candidate Steve Pankey remains in jail, after a judge’s ruling on bond in the murder of Jonelle Matthews.
Weld County District Court Judge Timothy Kerns set a $5 million cash-only bond for Steve Pankey, who’s accused of kidnapping and murdering a Colorado girl in December 1984.
Pankey was charged with kidnapping and killing then 12-year-old. Jonelle Matthews who disappeared after a holiday concert more than 30 years ago.
Jonelle’s remains were not discovered until 2019. She died from a single gunshot wound to her forehead, according to prosecutors.
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