Although no trial dates are yet in place, Rogers will have a pretrial hearing to discuss any pending motions Sept. 14.
Rogers' court-appointed attorney Deborah Lux said she anticipates trial dates to be discussed sometime in the near future.
According to court documents, Rogers said Park, 24, was a friend of his and had been visiting prior to the homicide. Rogers said he was first attacked by "Sweet" -- an unidentified third party present at the time of the incident -- but Park joined the brawl as it escalated, according to court documents.
In August, Madeira said he does not believe "Sweet" actually exists.
Rogers said he fought and killed Park, according to court documents. He also admitted to taking Park's wallet, containing about $250, the morning after the homicide, according to court documents.
For the last six months, Madeira has been attempting to prove an aggravated circumstance -- intent to rob the victim prior to the homicide -- which would allow the jury to sentence Rogers to death.
"Since that time, I've been reviewing the evidence, talked to investigators and have been going over scenarios," Madeira said. "The reason we are withdrawing the notice of aggravating circumstances is because I do not believe we can meet our burden."
He added that the current evidence is not sufficient to prove Rogers intended to rob the victim prior to killing him.
Lux said this development will not have a significant effect on her case because Rogers is claiming self-defense, but she is glad to not have the "ultimate punishment" as an option.
She added that the court process will move significantly faster now that the death penalty is no longer an option.
"It's a tremendous relief," she said.
