Published November 29, 2015
The family of a 17-year-old girl who was beaten and shot to death in 1974 at an Iowa farmhouse must wait a little longer for the justice they seek.
A judge declared a mistrial Thursday in the case of Robert "Gene" Pilcher, who was charged with first-degree murder in the death of Mary Jayne Jones.
Jurors said they could not agree on a verdict after a week of deliberations at the Wapello County Courthouse in Ottumwa.
Prosecutors have indicated they will retry Pilcher. A second trial is set for March 25.
Jones' family said they were disappointed but wouldn't give up "seeing justice in this matter."
https://www.foxnews.com/us/mistrial-extends-40-year-quest-for-justice-for-family-of-17-year-old-girl-killed-in-1974