AUGUSTA COUNTY, VA (Rocktown Now) — A trial date has been set for the Staunton man charged in the death of a woman following a domestic disturbance more than a year ago.

Online records showed that Gaines Randolph Thomas was indicted on two charges, including second-degree murder, during a grand jury hearing this morning in Waynesboro Circuit Court. A judge then set a trial date of January 19th.

The 58-year-old Thomas was charged in connection with the death of 46-year-old Laura Humphries on September 10th of last year at a home in the 300 block of 13th Street.

Incidentally, Thomas was out on bail following two domestic situations in which he was charged with seven counts, including violation of a protective order and abduction, when the alleged incident occurred.

The trial is expected to last three days and he remains in custody at Middle River Regional Jail.