MONROE — Several high-profile cases moved through the courthouse this week, but were mostly continued until a later date.

Denise Whitley

Marshville Councilwoman Denise Whitley, who is charged with forging a will, had her case continued until Feb. 17.

Erica Denise Kelly

Erica Denise Kelly, 23, of 1902 Walkup Ave. in Monroe, was charged with first-degree murder after a newborn baby was found in a fire pit near Waxhaw. Police said Kelly concealed the birth of the baby and left the child’s body in the fire pit. Police found the body Feb. 20 and arrested Kelly April 2.

Her court case was continued until Dec. 2. District Attorney John Snyder said investigators are still waiting for lab results.

Hailey cousins

Cousins accused of first-degree murder in the Dec. 11, 2008, shooting of Martin Chavez Garcia had their court case continued until Dec. 2.

Oryan Reginald Hailey, 18, of 3626 Continental Drive, and Khalil Basheib Hailey, 17, of 1914 Weddington Road, were arrested Dec. 13 and charged with the killing after police received an anonymous tip from a witness.

The cousins are accused of walking up to Garcia’s car on Hudson Street in Monroe and shooting him during an attempted robbery.