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Chicago-based attorneys to withdraw from Garcia case

Posted at 10:38 PM, Aug 03, 2017
and last updated 2017-08-03 23:38:31-04

Court officials confirm out-of-state defense attorneys for convicted serial killer Anthony Garcia want off the case.

Robert Motta Sr. and Robert Motta Jr. have requested a hearing so they can formally withdraw from the case. 

The hearing is scheduled for August 31 over the phone.

Garcia will be get new judge-appointed defense attorneys. 

He faces life in prison or the death penalty for the murder of 4 people.