PASQUOTANK, N.C. (WAVY) — A third inmate is now on trial for his role in a deadly escape attempt at Pasquotank Correctional Institution in 2017.
Jonathan Monk is accused of starting a fire in the prison’s sewing facility on October 12, 2017, and killing four prison employees.
He faces four counts of first-degree murder for the deaths of sewing plant manager Veronica Darden, correctional officers Wendy Shannon and Justin Smith, and maintenance mechanic Geoffrey Howe.
According to The Daily Advance, jury selection wrapped up on Thursday, and opening arguments are expected to start in Pasquotank Superior Court on Monday.
Two other inmates involved in the murders have already been sentenced to death.
Wisezah Buckman was sentenced in November 2023, while Mikel Brady, the self-proclaimed “pack leader,” was sentenced in 2019.
A fourth suspect, Seth Frazier, is still awaiting trial.
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