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Man accused of 2018 triple murder in Pleasure Ridge Park appears in court

Christopher Olivo is accused of killing his child's mother and two other people before fleeing to Florida with his 2-year-old daughter.
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Christopher Olivo appears before a judge for a pre-trial hearing on Jan. 14, 2020.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A man accused of a 2018 triple murder appeared before a judge Tuesday for a pre-trial conference.              

Christopher Olivo is accused of killing his child's mother and two other people before fleeing to Florida with his 2-year-old daughter.

Police say they discovered the three bodies on Jan. 12, 2018 in a Pleasure Ridge Park home.             

Two children were also found alive in the home.

Police believe the victims may been dead for at least a day before they were found.

Olivo is charged with three counts of murder and kidnapping. He could face the death penalty.

A jury trial is scheduled for March 5, 2021.

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