Knoxville cheerleader slaying trial set for August

William Riley Gaul
William Riley Gaul
photo William Riley Gaul, 18, faces a seven-count indictment in the November shooting death of Emma Jane Walker, including charges of first-degree murder, especially aggravated stalking and tampering with evidence.

A former Maryville College football player charged in the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old high school cheerleader is set for trial Aug. 1.

Knox County Criminal Court Judge Bob McGee set the trial date at an arraignment Monday.

William Riley Gaul, 18, faces a seven-count indictment in the November death of Emma Jane Walker, including charges of first-degree murder, especially aggravated stalking and tampering with evidence.

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