A Boone County dog breeder charged with animal abuse appeared by video in court Monday ahead of an April trial.
Melissa Sanders, 26, faces 29 felony counts and is set for a four-day jury trial starting April 28.
A judge in January denied Sanders’ bond and a venue change request, keeping her in custody at the Greene County Jail.
Prosecutors say dozens of dead or malnourished dogs were found on her property, tied to her Magnum Opus German Shepherds breeding and boarding operation.
Sanders has pleaded not guilty.
More evidence, including phone recordings and videos, is expected in coming weeks.
The pretrial conference was reset for 9:30 a.m. April 6.