Man to stand trial for murdering ex-girlfriend


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SALT LAKE CITY -- The Magna man accused of murdering his ex-girlfriend in front of her daughter has been ordered to stand trial.

Police say Charles Gunkel broke into the home of Molly Robbins and stabbed her repeatedly in Aug. 8, 2008.

Her 14-year-old daughter was home at the time and ran to a neighbor's house to call 911.

The daughter testified Tuesday during the preliminary hearing.

Prosecutors could decide to seek the death penalty.

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