MERCED, Calif. — Jesus Manuel Salgado, the Merced man charged with killing an 8-month old, her parents and uncle, pleaded not guilty Thursday to four counts of first degree murder with special circumstances.
Salgado’s arraignment was continued from Monday after he said he needed time to hire a private attorney. A judge gave him until Thursday. But when asked Thursday by Judge James T. LaPorte if he had an attorney, Salgado replied he did not.
LaPorte attempted to appoint an attorney with the public defenders office, but they declared a conflict.
