Clay County murder case going to trial court
Victim’s body found in a field after she was murdered
CLAY CENTER, Neb. (KSNB) - The man accused of killing a Columbus woman and leaving her remains in a field will now face a murder charge in trial court.
Anthony Mattison, 35, of Osceola has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of 25-year-old Jasmine Garnett. Her body was found in October 2022 in a Clay County field. Garnett’s family said Mattison was the last person to see Jasmine alive about a month before her remains were found.
On Tuesday, Mattison waived an evidence hearing and a judge transferred the case to Clay County District Court for possible trial.
Mattison is also charged with use of a firearm to commit a felony, possession of a firearm by a prohibited person and improper disposal of human remains. An arraignment date in district court is pending. At arraignment, a suspect typically pleads guilty or not guilty to the charges faced.
Mattison is in jail on $2 million bond. A public defender will represent Mattison. A lawyer from the Nebraska Attorney General’s office will prosecute.
Mattison also faces charges for various crimes in Hall and Platte counties. He’s charged with attempted murder, attempted assault, terroristic threats and two weapons charges in connection with a shoot-out with Hastings police. He was accused of firing a gun at Hastings police officers.
That incident happened about 10 days after Garnett was reported missing.
After being ruled incompetent to stand trial on the Hastings charges, Mattison was treated at the Lincoln Regional Center. Last month, after reviewing reports from the LRC, a judge ruled Mattison fit for trial in that case.
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