Murder trial dismissed after witness dies
“It’s sad to me because that family of the deceased person is not going to get the closure they need, Mike Griffis, Ector County Sheriff, said. Author: Sammi Steele Updated: 6:58 PM CDT May 18, 2021
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas When it comes to crime, suspects are innocent until proven guilty. Depending on the charges, suspects can face jail time before their trial takes place.
But what happens when a key witness in a case dies before a case ever makes it to court?
Well, the case could get dismissed entirely and the suspect could be let out, even if it is a homicide.