June 25, 2026

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Charges against Buckingham Bound Over in Miller Murder Case

Charges against an Austin man accused of participating in the murder of Samuel Miller have been bound over in court.
Avery 'Bud' Buckingham, Accused Accomplice in Murder of Sam Miller

COUDERSPORT – Charges against an Austin man accused of participating in the murder of Samuel Miller have been bound over in court.

At a Preliminary Hearing on Monday for Avery ‘Bud’ Earl Buckingham, age 25, charges of Murder of the First Degree(H1), Murder of the Third Degree(F1), Conspiracy – Murder of the First Degree(H1), and Corruption of Minors(M1) were bound over to county court.

Additional charges were also also lodged against Buckingham, including Tamper With/Fabricate Physical Evidence(M2), and Unsworn Falsification to Authorities(M2).

Buckingham is currently incarcerated in the Potter County Jail without bail.

According to District Attorney Andy Watson’s office, a Preliminary Hearing for accused trigger-man Jonothan ‘Jeep’ Prather has yet to be scheduled.

Accused accomplice 15-year-old Kaylynn Benson, waived her September 13 Preliminary Hearing.

CoudyNews.com will continue to follow the Miller Murder Case as it progresses.

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