Accused killer Matthew Clate McDaniel was sent to the Tallapoosa County Jail Wednesday for violating the condition of the bond he posted after being arrested for murder.
Judge Kim Taylor heard from Assistant District Attorney Michael Weldon as well as defense attorney Davis Whittelsey, before ordering McDaniel to be taken into custody.
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