Ramey Case Will Be Heard in Effingham County

A fitness trial for Olney resident Glenn Ramey will take place in Effingham County.

The 54-year-old Ramey is charged with first degree murder and predatory criminal sexual assault in the death of an eight-year-old Olney girl last Thanksgiving Eve.

Ramey has been examined by Dr. Jerry Boyd as to his fitness. The results of Dr. Boyd's evaluation have been made available to both the prosecution and defense.

The defense filed a motion in May that a jury trial be held to determine whether Ramey is fit to stand trial. On Thursday, the motion was granted. Both sides agreed that the case could be moved to Effingham County. The trial is tentatively scheduled to begin September 11.

Ramey remains in custody under $10 million bond.