Associated Press - November 4, 2009 1:24 PM ET

BURLEY, Idaho (AP) - An Aberdeen man already charged with first-degree murder, aggravated battery and other felonies is set for a preliminary hearing on additional charges.

Gerry Salgado, 22, is set for a preliminary hearing on Thursday on a charge of attempted first-degree murder, battery with intent to commit a serious felony, robbery and drug trafficking in methamphetamine or amphetamine, The Times-News reports.

Prosecutors say that on Sept. 19 Salgado shot and killed 25-year-old Liopoldo Amezcua, beat 46-year-old Estella Castro and stole her car during a drug deal near the town of Malta.

Information from: The Times-News, http://www.magicvalley.com

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