Statement Regarding State v. Satoe - 2014CR948

Douglas County, Kansas

Statement Regarding State v. Satoe - 2014CR948

September 26, 2023 10:00 am


After careful review of the prior trial testimony in State of Kansas v. Galen Satoe, 2014CR000948,  and all evidence available to the State, a decision has been made not to proceed with a third trial at this time.  The State remains convinced this crime occurred; however, without additional evidence to present to a jury, we cannot conclude that another trial would result in a different outcome.

The District Attorney’s Office will offer no additional comment.           

*Rule 226 - Kansas Rules of Professional Conduct

3.6 Advocate: Trial Publicity

3.8 Advocate: Special Responsibilities of a Prosecutor

-30-


Related Links

Contact: Douglas County, Legacy News, Media Contact Form

In the News

An advisory board is seeking public input on Black Jack Battlefield and Nature Park, a… Read Full Story

Douglas County Public Works announces that County Route 5 (Clinton Lake outer road) will be… Read Full Story

In May, Douglas County Zoning Administrator Ben Harris, along with his family and friends,… Read Full Story

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment added Lone Star Lake to its Watch Advisory today… Read Full Story

The Board of County Commissioners reached a tentative agreement July 15 on an approximately $199… Read Full Story

Notice of Sheriff’s Sale of real estate situated in Douglas County, Kansas, on Wednesday, Aug.… Read Full Story

The Board of County Commissioners will begin public hearings on the proposed 2027 budget at 9 a.… Read Full Story

The Douglas County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC), which also serves as the Douglas… Read Full Story