A Rose Bud man appeared in White County Circuit Court on Tuesday to face charges that he shot his wife and killed their housemate.

James Marion Valentine is charged with capital murder in the death of Michael Hammond. He also faces felony battery charges in the shooting of his wife, Julia Valentine, who police say was shot at the couple's home in a domestic dispute that led to Hammond's death Oct. 8.

Valentine pleaded innocent to both charges Tuesday. He was appointed an attorney from White County but appeared alongside a lawyer from Little Rock.

Prosecuting attorney Rebecca Reed McCoy said Hammond was living with the couple at the time.

Valentine appeared in court wearing an orange prison jumpsuit and a neck brace. McCoy said that Valentine wears the brace due to previous neck injuries.

Judge Robert Edwards gave the defense 60 days to review the state's allegations and prepare any motions for the case.

Read Wednesday's Arkansas Democrat-Gazette for full details.