BY JUDD WEIL and NICK GOSNELL
Hutch Post
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Kyle Hardwick was convicted Thursday in the murder trial concerning the deaths of Marion “Ed” Bates, 56, Hutchinson, and Phillip Anstine, 58, Hutchinson, in August 2021.
Hardwick was convicted of two counts of intentional and premeditated murder in the first degree and one count of theft of property or services, valued at $1,500 to $25,000, along with one count of theft of property or services of a firearm with a value less than $25,000 and a count of solicitation of perjury; testify to material fact in felony proceeding.
The state called upon over 45 witnesses to testify in the case, as well as presented over 130 pieces of evidence.
Sentencing is set in the case for April 7. Hardwick remains in jail without bond.
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