PARSONS – (November 29, 2013) – The Kansas Attorney General’s Office will thoroughly evaluate all evidence before making charging decisions in connection with the deaths of Cami Umbarger, 29, and her three minor children, Attorney General Derek Schmidt said today.
David Cornell Bennett Jr., Cherryvale, was arrested Tuesday night in Independence. On Wednesday, District Judge Robert J. Fleming found probable cause to hold Bennett in connection with the matter. Bennett is scheduled for a first appearance Monday, December 2, at 11:00 a.m. in Oswego. Bennett remains in custody in the Labette County jail.
Criminal charging decisions will be made as soon as possible, but not later than December 10, Schmidt said. Information about charging decisions will be announced by the Attorney General's Office as soon as they are made, he said.
Any criminal prosecution resulting from the investigation will be handled by the Kansas Attorney General’s Office at the request of the Labette County Attorney. Any charges that might arise from the investigation are merely accusations. Individuals are presumed innocent unless or until proven guilty.
The Kansas Attorney General's Office and other involved agencies are bound by the Kansas Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 3.6, Trial Publicity, and Rule 3.8, Special Responsibilities of a Prosecutor.
Media inquiries should be directed to Don Brown, Director of Communications for the Kansas Attorney General's Office, 785-296-3459.