A Chattanooga man is expected to enter a plea on a first-degree murder charge next week in connection with the death of his former girlfriend.
Lawrence Goodine, 43, is also charged with aggravated kidnapping, aggravated burglary, tampering with evidence and violation of a no-contact order.
Goodine, who is in custody at the Hamilton County Jail, appeared by video Wednesday in front of Criminal Court Judge Barry Steelman.
He was scheduled to have a formal reading of his criminal charges, but it was postponed to July 19 because he needed to speak with his family about hiring an attorney, Goodine said.
“Hopefully, I can speak with them today,” Goodine said in his video appearance. “I just found out about the arraignment.”