Christopher Davis, accused of killing boyfriend, rescheduled for court for hearing Tuesday

Writer: Carolina Guzman
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Christopher Davis
Christopher Davis’ mugshot. Credit: The Lee County Sheriff’s Office

The man accused of murdering his boyfriend in Cape Coral is scheduled to appear in court for a hearing that has been rescheduled for Tuesday.

According to the court’s public information officer, Christopher Davis did not appear for a hearing on Monday morning.

Davis’ attorney had reportedly waived his client’s appearance for a hearing where the lawyer wanted to file a motion to push the trial back so that the defense could continue their preparation for the trial.

However, the judge wanted Davis present before making a ruling on the motion, so the hearing was rescheduled for Tuesday.

Davis is accused of killing his boyfriend, Barry Schmalbach.

In July, Davis pleaded not guilty in court.

According to the Cape Coral Police Department, Davis reportedly last saw Schmalbach on July 19, 2023, in the vicinity of Beach Parkway in Cape Coral, where the couple shared an apartment.

Witnesses said they saw Davis purchase a pick-ax and a shovel and dispose of them shortly after he reported Schmalbach missing.

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