A single judge will hear all six cases involving the alleged drug deal and robbery that led to the fatal shooting of Skylar Powell last May. Circuit Judge Patrick Robb agreed with Prosecuting Attorney Dwight Scroggins that having one judge handle all six cases would guarantee a fair outcome for the state and for the co-defendants. But both also agreed that a single trial for all six defendants will not happen.

Dayne Matthews, Ashten Surriette, Gabriel Dawson, Kyle Smith, Justin Smith, and Jayden Maynard face a range of charges for their alleged roles in the attempted robbery and homicide.

The body of Skylar Powell was found fatally shot in a parking lot near 22nd and Frederick just days after his high school graduation. Investigators believe he was planning on robbing Matthews during a marijuana deal.

Judge Robb on Monday also arraigned the last of the defendants to be charged. Jayden Maynard is accused of acting as the lookout during the robbery. He’s charged with first degree attempted robbery.

Judge Robb sustained a defense motion to reduce Maynard’s bail to $20,000.

All six defendants are scheduled to return to court for a docket call on September 7.