Man accused of killing ex-girlfriend appears in court

JACKSON, Tenn. — Keon Stewart appeared in Jackson City Court Thursday.

While Stewart’s time in court was brief, his attorney did announce that Stewart’s case would be waived to the grand jury.

We first reported on Keon Stewart last October, after he allegedly killed his ex-girlfriend Amanda Northern and took their children across the state.

Stewart was arrested in Chattanooga after a standoff with police.

We will continue to update you on Stewart and his case as information becomes available.