Wrongful-conviction case of alleged killer delayed

By , Daily Memphian Updated: October 09, 2026 4:51 PM CT | Published: October 09, 2026 4:06 PM CT

When Andrew Hayes returns to court in November, Judge Lee Coffee will hear a motion asking the judge to remove himself from the case.

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Mary Evans

Mary Evans

Mary Evans reports on public safety for The Daily Memphian. She previously wrote for the Clarion-Ledger and got her start at Ole Miss' The Daily Mississippian. When she's not in a courtroom or cheering on the Rebs, you can find her trying new recipes from The New York Times, running in Overton Park or scavenging for treasure in estate sales.

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