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Marks asked for the death penalty from the jury. He said he deserves it for helping cover up the murders of Scott and Swearingin.

A Bell County jury on Friday, June 9, sentenced convicted killer Cedric Marks to death.

Cedric Marks, convicted in the murders of his ex-girlfriend and her friend, on Wednesday called himself to the stand to testify in his own defense

Cedric Marks, convicted in the murders of his ex-girlfriend and her friend, on Wednesday called himself to the stand to testify in his own defense

Cedric Marks was found guilty of killing Jenna Scott and Michael Swearingin by a Texas jury. He now faces a possible death penalty.

After nearly two months since the trial started, the state rested and closed their arguments Tuesday. This means there will be no more evidence presented from both sides.

Cedric Marks charged with capital murder in the killings of of Jenna Scott and Michael Swearingin.

Cedric Marks trial: Defense rests its case; Marks’ children testifies on threats they saw and heard

Tension grew between Marks and former girlfriend and suspected accomplice, Maya Maxwell as she takes the stand again.

A few witnesses took the stand to describe what led up to the nine hour man hunt in Conroe due to Marks escaping the transport unit while in custody on February 3, 2019.