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Trial for teen accused of murdering his ex-girlfriend to begin in December

The trial for a Knox County teen charged in the fatal shooting of his former high school girlfriend is set to begin in December.

Following a status hearing today, the trial for a Knox County teen charged in the fatal shooting of his former high school girlfriend is set to get underway in December.

William Riley Gaul, 18, faces a seven-count indictment, which includes first-degree murder, aggravated stalking, theft, tampering with evidence, reckless endangerment, employing a firearm during a dangerous felony and felony murder.

Gaul appeared in court Friday morning for a status hearing. His trial is set to begin on December 4. Before it begins, court will meet on August 1 to hear any motions from the prosecution and defense ahead of the trial.

In January, he posted $1 million bond to remain free. Gaul is confined to his home with a GPS tracker except to go to his lawyer’s office, in which he must give 48 hours notice. The order also orders him to not have any contact with witnesses in the case, with the exception of his immediate family members.

On Nov. 21, investigators say Gaul stood in the fenced backyard of Emma Walker, 16, and fired a gun into her bedroom. Authorities determined the popular Central High School student was killed as she lay in bed.

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