Overview
- A Douglas County judge on Monday denied bond for Martin Zak, who is scheduled to appear in court next on April 17.
- Charging documents list first-degree murder and use of a deadly weapon, along with flight to avoid arrest and theft by unlawful taking.
- Police found 69-year-old Deacon John Zak dead on March 11 after responding to a missing-person call at his home near 36th and Cass.
- Officers spotted a vehicle of interest the next morning near Interstate 80 and 13th; the driver refused to stop, and a pursuit ended near 10th and Martha with Zak in custody.
- Prosecutors told the court Zak had his father's phone and wallet, and St. Peter Catholic Church plans a 7 p.m. Friday vigil for the longtime deacon.