Trial Date Set for Boggess, Case Reverberates Across Logan County
On December 5 a judge set trial dates for Clifton Boggess Jr in the October 2023 death of Yuma resident Britani Meek, with proceedings scheduled May 11 to June 1, 2026 in Yuma County District Court. The arraignment in Wray underscored local connections to the case, as Boggess participated remotely from the Logan County Jail and entered a not guilty plea.
District Judge Kimbra Killin presided over a rescheduled arraignment on December 5 in district court in Wray where trial dates for Clifton Boggess Jr were confirmed. The May 11 to June 1 2026 trial in Yuma County District Court follows charges tied to the October 2023 death of 25 year old Britani Meek of Yuma. Boggess faces counts of first degree murder, tampering with a deceased body and second degree kidnapping. During proceedings District Attorney Travis Sides and defense attorney Anna Schamber were present.
Boggess participated remotely from the Logan County Jail. At one point he told the court he had been told he would attend in person. The judge said the court had not received a request for him to appear in person and allowed a brief breakout room so Boggess and his attorney could confer. When the arraignment reconvened he officially entered a not guilty plea to all charges.
The setting of these dates moves the case into an intensive pretrial phase that will involve coordination across county lines. Logan County officials now share a role in ensuring secure custody and coordination for future transport to Yuma for trial. For residents the timetable provides clarity about when courtroom proceedings will occur and when local attention is likely to intensify.
Beyond courtroom scheduling the case has broader implications for community trust in public safety and the administration of justice. The remote participation of a defendant reflects a continuing shift in how courts manage high profile cases and preserve access while balancing security and logistical constraints. For victims families and the wider community the coming months will be a period of continued scrutiny and expectation that the legal process will address difficult questions and produce an accountable outcome.
As the trial date approaches Logan County residents can expect local law enforcement and court officials to provide updates on logistics and any public safety advisories tied to courtroom activity and related proceedings.
