The suspect accused of a random St. Louis drive-thru killing pleaded not guilty to all charges, and his trial has been delayed while defense attorneys seek more evidence. 

A grand jury indicted 58-year-old Keith Brown on nine felony counts in March in connection with a string of armed robberies culminating in the fatal shooting of a 28-year-old skating coach. 

The violent spree sparked outrage on social media, fueled by frustration over the justice system’s handling of violent repeat offenders. 

Brown waived the formal reading of his indictment during a March 11 arraignment. He pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder, first-degree robbery, unlawful possession of a firearm and armed criminal action. 

A judge set the next hearing for July 30 for a status conference. 

The defense attorney is seeking additional evidence from prosecutors, including 911 calls and police reports. Court documents confirm prosecutors have not offered a plea deal. 

The indictment outlines a violent four-day stretch. Brown allegedly robbed a victim of a purse at gunpoint Feb. 6 on North Grand Boulevard. He stole cash from another victim two days later on South Grand Boulevard. 

The spree ended Feb. 10 at a Starbucks drive-thru. Police say Brown forcibly stole a driver’s license from Sam Linehan before shooting her. Linehan was a beloved restaurant manager and coach for St. Louis synchronized skating teams. 

Prosecutors say Brown illegally possessed an AR-style firearm during the crimes. He is a convicted felon with a record that includes armed criminal action convictions in 1986 and 1996. 

Brown remains jailed without bond.