Trial delayed again for couple accused of killing pregnant Arkansas woman

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KNWA/KFTA) — The federal jury trial for the couple accused of kidnapping and killing a pregnant woman has been delayed again, according to court documents.

Amber Waterman and her husband, Jamie Waterman’s federal trial is now scheduled for October 21, 2024.

The couple was indicted for crimes that allegedly led to the death of Ashley Bush, a Benton County woman, and her unborn child in Pineville, Mo.

Her body and that of her unborn child were found outside of the Waterman’s house. At the time, Bush was 31 weeks pregnant.

Amber Waterman is charged with causing the death of an unborn child and kidnapping resulting in death, and Jamie is charged with one count of being an accessory after the fact to kidnapping resulting in death.

An indictment says Jamie assisted Amber after she kidnapped Bush, knowing she had committed a crime. Both have pleaded not guilty to the charges against them.

The trial in Springfield was originally set for December 4, 2023, but was pushed back to June 3, 2024, and is now set for Oct 21, 2024.

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