wednesday, September 10,2003 news the university daily kansan 3A Preliminary trial to begin in Martin case; KBI to assist By Maggie Newcomer mnewcomer@kansan.com Kansan staff writer The preliminary hearing for Shannon Martin's accused killers began yesterday in Golfito, Costa Rica. Martin was due to graduate from the University of Kansas in May 2001 when she was stabbed and killed on May 13,2001 while on a research trip in Golfito. Three Golfifo residents. Kattia Martin dens, Rata Cruz, 28, Rafael Zumbado Quesada, 48, and Luis Carrillo Castro, 38, were arrested earlier this year and charged with conspiring to kill Martin. Jeanette Stauffer, Martin's mother, went to Costa Rica last week to attend the hearing and to raise money for the Shannon Martin English and Technology Center, which she opened in Golifo after Martin's death. Golfo and Matteo After the preliminary hearing, which will determine if there is enough evidence to hold the accused for trial. Larry Thomas and Jesse Ybarra of the Kansas Bureau of Investigation will travel to Golfifo. They will assist Costa Rican attorney Juan Carlos Arce Chavarria and American attorney Pedro Irigonegaray in gathering material for trial. Thomas said it was up to Chavarria to determine when he and Ybarn, also Stauffer's translator, would join them in Costa Rica. Stauffer said the KBI became involved in the investigation only last summer. According to the CIA's Web site, the Costa Rican legal system has three stages: investigative, intermediate and trial. The Martin case is still in the investigative stage, where it has been ever since she was killed more than two years ago. If the case goes to trial, a panel of three judges will decide the fate of the accused, not a 12-person jury as in the legal system of the United States. of the United States. Irigonegara said he was confident about the investigation and was looking forward to a resolution for Martin's family. Edited by Scott Christie Commission approves bar By Amanda Kim Stairrett astrairrett@kansan.com Kansas staff writer The Lawrence City Commission last night hesitated before granting Frank Tarantino a drinking establishment license. Commission members were worried Tarantino's new deli and bar, the BrewHawk, might negatively affect the downtown atmosphere with more noise and litter. Tarantino was ultimately granted his license, though his business must go through a 120-day probation period, during which he must provide receipts indicating the BrewHawk makes more than 55 percent of its profits through food sales. Tarantino said he thought it was rare for a downtown business to be put on probation. "KU provides large revenue and a marketing stream for the city." he said. "They should totally embrace that." Tarantino, a Kansas City, Mo., lawyer, became interested in the community after he attended court in Lawrence. He saw a forsale sign at O'Dells, 733 Massachusetts St. Tarantino decided to buy and turn it into BrewHawk, an Italian-style deli and bar. Tarantino said Lawrence needed BrewHawk because there was no place to get authentic deli-style sandwiches. style sandwiches "But there's a lot of fast food," he said. The BrewHawk will offer fresh, Italian-style subs and sandwiches that aren't available in Lawrence, he said. Tarantino said he went to great lengths selecting authentic Italian meats and breads. The deli will also offer salads and slices of New York-style pizza by the slice. Tarantino said he wanted to appeal to the downtown lunch crowd. crowd. The other element of BrewHawk will be a full-service bar — selling beer, liquor and wine. wine. Another audience Tarantino wanted to attract was the college crowd, and he said it looks like a college bar. The walls are painted crimson and blue, and Jayhawk memorabilia will soon be added. Tabletops are painted yellow and Tarantino said people would be allowed to write on them. "Of course, we'll have to paint over profanities," he said, laughing BrewHawk will open for business this Friday. Hours will be 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 2 p.m. on Sundays. Edited by JJ Hensley --we've been there. STUDENT TRAVEL elevate as seen on MTV's the Real World Paris europe This is THE trip of the season! Follow the cast's Footsteps From Paris to » Nice » Florence » Rome » Zermatt Experience beach fun, city nights and mountain dreams in 2 weeks or less starting at $607* *airfare not included* ENTER TO WIN THE trip Pan 2 at your local branch on www.scacravel.com! $99!* SEPTEMBER 12 & 13 AT LIBERTY HALL! 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