Evidence to be re-tested in Cherokee County quadruple homicide case
The Cherokee County district attorney agreed with Billy Phillips’ attorney to re-test DNA on evidence, including clothing from the victims.
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The Cherokee County district attorney agreed with Billy Phillips’ attorney to re-test DNA on evidence, including clothing from the victims.
While visiting Gerla’s residence multiple times, Pawlowski noticed several firearms, including a handgun Clinton wanted to sell for $500, according to the affidavit.
The men entered not guilty pleas to their charges on Dec. 9. A follow-up hearing was set for March 11.
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By The Associated Press, AP NEW SUMMERFIELD, Texas (AP) — Three men charged in the fatal shooting of four people at a home in East Texas this week met up with one of the victims under the pretense of buying a gun from him but planned to steal it, authorities allege. Jesse Pawlowski, 20, Billy Phillips, 37, and Dylan Welch, 21, have been charged with capital murder in killings near New Summerfield, a small community about 125 miles (200 kilometers) southeast of Dallas. A Texas Ranger said in court filings that 18-year-old John Clinton thought he was selling a gun Monday night...