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By Associated Press Updated 3:21 PM Tuesday, December 8, 2009

JACKSONVILLE, N.C. — A North Carolina judge has ruled that the trial of a 22-year-old former Marine accused of killing Lance Cpl. Maria Lauterbach of Vandalia will be held outside the county where authorities say it occurred.

Onslow County Superior Court Judge Charles Henry ruled Tuesday, Dec. 8, that the trial of Cesar Laurean should be moved. District Attorney Dewey Hudson said it would be best for him and defense attorney Dick McNeil to move the trial.

Henry set a trial date of June 28, 2010, although that date depends on where the trial is moved. Both sides have until Dec. 18 to file suggestions on a potential trial location.

Laurean is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Lauterbach, 20. The pregnant Marine’s burned body was found buried behind Laurean’s house.

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