Overview
- Anne Arundel Circuit Judge Stacy McCormack ruled that Jonah Poole is mentally competent to stand trial following a state evaluation.
- Kylee Dakes waived her right to a speedy trial, and the court scheduled a two-week jury trial for June 8–22, 2026.
- Prosecutors are seeking a joint trial for Poole and Dakes, and the judge is expected to decide on that request in upcoming proceedings.
- Both defendants remain held without bail on charges including first- and second-degree murder, assault, conspiracy and arson in the death of 67-year-old Edward Koza.
- Investigators cite extensive evidence such as a knife sheath found near the register, a video recorded on a suspect’s phone, DNA, cellphone data and exported Snapchat chats, with ATF and the fire marshal assisting.