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Trial for man accused of brutally attacking an elderly hiker on Northern California forest trail postponed as attorneys await autopsy
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The trial for a man accused of brutally attacking an elderly hiker in Northern California has been postponed. This delay is due to attorneys awaiting autopsy results, which are crucial for the ongoing legal proceedings.
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