Man Charged in Death of Mackenzie Lueck Appears in Court For First Time

Man Charged in Death of Mackenzie Lueck Appears in Court For First Time
Attorney Neal Hamilton, left, stands with Ayoola A. Ajayi during his video preliminary hearing at the Matheson Courthouse on July 15, 2019, in Salt Lake City. Steve Griffin/Deseret News, via AP Photo, Pool
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A tech worker charged in the death of a Utah college student made his first court appearance Monday, July 15, as friends of the slain woman held hands in the front row.

Ayoola A. Ajayi appeared by video from jail alongside a court-appointed attorney during a quick hearing on July 15 to set a future court date. He did not speak or enter a plea to murder, kidnapping and other charges.