Watertown Murder Suspect Under $500,000 Bond

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David Amotun faces second degree murder charges for the death of 18-year-old Brandy Jean Cotton.

David Amotun faces second degree murder charges for the death of 18-year-old Brandy Jean Cotton.

By Associated Press

Story Created: Feb 3, 2009 at 3:25 PM CST

Story Updated: Feb 3, 2009 at 3:25 PM CST

Bond was set at $500,000 Tuesday for a man charged with second-degree murder in Watertown.

22-year-old David Amotun is charged in the death of 18-year-old Brandy Jean Cotton, which whom he once had a relationship. She was found dead in her grandmother's Watertown home Friday morning.
     
Amotun made his first court appearance Tuesday. A judge said a court-appointed attorney will be chosen and he scheduled a
preliminary hearing for February 17th.
   
Amotun was arrested in Sioux Falls early Saturday after a brief vehicle chase.

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