ROCKLAND (AP) — After he failed to show up in court, authorities are looking for a man charged with killing an Maine State Prison inmate in a wheelchair four years ago.
John Thibeault faces a manslaughter charge in connection with the death of 64- year-old Sheldon Weinstein in April 2009. Weinstein, who used a wheelchair, died of blunt force injuries.
The 34-year-old Thibeault, who has since been released from prison, failed to appear in Knox County Superior Court on Thursday. He was out on $100,000 bail posted by another party.
A judge Thursday ruled that Thibeault will be held without bail because the person who posted the $100,000 bail withdrew it.
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