Sentencing postponed in stabbing death

A man accused of stabbing a Spokane man to death for a share of $7.25 had his plea and sentencing postponed Thursday to 10 a.m. July 14.

Aaron D. Lyon, 30, is charged with first-degree murder in connection with the December 8, 2008, slaying of 50-year-old Timothy G. Eby at Eby’s home, 2614 E. Third Ave.

Apparently believing Eby was a drug dealer, Lyon and Terry Conner, 53, went to Eby’s home and stabbed him to death for the money in his pocket, prosecutors allege.

Conner pleaded guilty two weeks ago and received a 31-year prison sentence.