The beating was one that stunned the community. Ebner, 53, was robbed and beaten inside his family’s auto parts lot, Ebner and Sons. He died one day later.
Anderson appeared in court and the judge entered a not guilty plea on his behalf. His bond was also set at $1 million.
Springfield police found out about the beating by an anonymous call to 911.
Anderson, 43, was already in jail on a parole violation and an old burglary charge when a grand jury approved nine criminal charges against him.
The charges include murder, felonious assault and tampering with evidence. The new charges were approved, thanks in part to the precision team work of the police department.
Chief Steve Moody said, “The uniform officers did a great job preserving the scene.”
Moody remains quiet about the evidence they have until it is presented during Anderson’s trial. However, he is confident that the facts will support the charges and secure a conviction.