Defendants in Jenner killing will go to trial

<p>Five men accused of kidnapping a trial witness, taking him to Blind Beach near Jenner and shooting him to death in 2007 will go to trial in the case, a judge ruled Friday following a six-week preliminary hearing.</p><p>Defendants Preston Khaoone, David Prak, Sarith Prak, Boonlak Chanpheng, and Tyrone Tay face charges of murder, kidnapping, and participating in a street gang. A sixth defendant, Quentin Russell, was already held over for trial to answer charges in the case.</p><p>They are charged with killing 24-year-old Vutha Au to prevent his testimony in a case in which two of Khaoone's brothers are charged with assaulting Au's brother.</p><p>On March 2, 2008, while awaiting trial in that case Au returned to Sonoma County where he was kidnapped, driven to the coast and killed.</p><p> The defendants and the defendants in the previous case are all alleged to be members of the Asian Boyz street gang.</p><p> The defendants are being held without bail and are expected to make their next court appearance Dec. 17.</p><p>— Press Democrat Staff</p>