Two suspects accused of stabbing and killing Cody Flores in Morgan Hill May 31 have pleaded not guilty to the charge of murder, according to Santa Clara County Deputy District Attorney David Pandori.
The next hearing for the suspects—Spencer Smith, 20, and Chase Benoit, 20—will take place July 22 at the Hall of Justice in San Jose, Pandori said. The purpose of the hearing is to set the date for future preliminary proceedings, in which prosecutors will present evidence and a judge will determine if the case should go to trial.
Smith and Benoit, both of Morgan Hill, were arrested by Santa Clara County Sheriff’s deputies after the early morning May 31 stabbing death of Flores. The incident happened in east Morgan Hill, in an empty field near the intersection of Diana Avenue and Ringel Drive, according to authorities.
Both suspects remain in custody at Santa Clara County Jail without bail, according to authorities.
