MARION, Ill. (WJPF) — A jury trial has been scheduled for Julia Bevely, the woman accused in the December death of an 11-year-old Marion girl.

Jade Beasley was stabbed to death on December 5, 2020 at her home, east of Marion.

After originally telling police that a an unknown man killed Beasley, Julia Bevely was later arrested and charged with first degree murder.

Bevely’s final pretrial appearance is scheduled for Thursday. She’ll go on trial in April 2022.