SAN ANTONIO — A pretrial hearing for Stephen Clare, the man accused of killing his baby girl in a vicious April attack, has been rescheduled for early 2024 following a Tuesday court appearance.
It’s been six months since 11-month old Willow Clare was killed. Stephen Clare, 50, was charged with her death and indicted by a grand jury back in June. He was also charged with attacking and injuring the baby's mother and sister.
In the 437th District Court Tuesday, the judge set the return date for both the defense and prosecution for around Jan. 10 to allow for more time for discovery, or evidence-gathering process, to be completed. The judge also said additional records were needed before the trial could officially get underway.
Meanwhile, Willow's mother has organized a Tuesday-evening walk in her memory and the memory of other domestic violence victims.
The Bexar County district attorney told us earlier this year it was too early to determine if his office would seek the death penalty in this case. Initially, prosecutors were supposed to make that decision. But the court clerk said Tuesday amounted to a check-in before the case goes to trial.
Willow's mother, Mariah Gardner, has been outspoken about her ex-husband’s case and hopes serious action is eventually taken against Clare.
"What I went through and what my children have had to survive, no one should ever have to go through this again," Gardner said.
Tuesday's "Walk for Willow" is scheduled to start at 6:15 p.m. at 1507 Haskin Drive. They will then make their way to 547 Robinhood Place for a vigil.
This is the presumed route Clare allegedly took to the victims' home the night of the attack.
There will also be a candlelight vigil after the walk. Attendees are asked to wear purple for Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
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