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New trial date, venue announced in David Swift case
RACHEL TOWNSEND
The trial for David Swift, 55, has been moved to a later date. Swift’s trial was initially scheduled for January 2024, Dyer County District Attorney General Danny Goodman has confirmed the trial has been moved to May 28, 2024. Additionally, the venue of the trial has been moved to Weakley County. Swift’s attorney, Daniel Taylor, initially expressed concerns about Swift receiving a fair trial in Dyer County. At the time, Circuit Court Judge Mark Hayes ruled not to move the venue. Goodman says the trial is expected to last up to two weeks.
Swift is on trial for the 2011 murder of his late wife, Karen Swift.
Regarding the venue change, Dyer County Sheriff Jeff Box stated, "The murder of Karen Swift continues to pull deeply at our heartstrings, especially during the holiday season. We appreciate General Danny Goodman’s desire to prosecute this case right here in Dyer County and believe Mr. Swift would have received a fair trial by our good citizens. The arguments put forth by David Swift’s defense attorney will delay justice for the family of Karen Swift for five additional months. This final ruling orders the case to be heard in Weakley County, TN beginning at the end of May 2024. Mr. Swift has tried every way possible to delay and mitigate the disastrous consequences of the fatal decisions he made in 2011. We remain just as committed and energized to participate in these criminal proceedings against Mr. David Swift and look forward to presenting the facts in Weakley County instead of Dyer County. We continue to pray for the family and friends of Mrs. Karen Swift. We appreciate your patience as we seek justice for her murder"