Skylar Meade Charged with Murder in Idaho

Skylar Meade, a 32-year-old inmate and member of the Aryan Knights, faced arraignment in Nez Perce County on charges of first-degree murder for the killing of 83-year-old James Mauney. Meade, who stood silently during the hearing, had a not guilty plea entered on his behalf by Judge Michelle Evans. Prosecutors allege that Meade and an accomplice attempted to rob Mauney and subsequently shot him in the head; his body was discovered near Leland, Idaho. The Nez Perce County Prosecutor's Office is seeking the death penalty, citing aggravating circumstances that demonstrate Meade's utter disregard for human life. Meade's defense attorneys are both certified to handle death penalty cases, and he is expected to return to court in September for a status update. This case marks a significant legal proceeding for the county, as death penalty cases are rare in the region.