Jury Selection Begins in Murder Trial
Written by Post Public Information Representative, Nov 17, 2009, 0 Comments
Courtesy Monica Garcia,
Jury selection began in the 49th District Court in the trial of Emilio Barron. Barron is accused of having violently attacked Jose Vidal Rodriguez and his son Abiel Rodriguez.
At approximately 6am on the morning of January 20, 2009, the elder Rodriguez was celebrating his birthday and chose to accompany his son to work. As the two walked in the vicinity of the former Mercy Hospital, they were suddenly attacked by two assailants brandishing an unknown object. Both victims suffered injuries in the attack, including blunt force trauma. The elder Rodriguez later succumbed to his injuries and died at a local hospital.
Barron is charged with Murder and two counts of Aggravated Robbery.
Joel Magana, the first defendant to face trial in this criminal matter, was recently convicted of Murder, Aggravated Robbery and Robbery. He was sentenced to seventy-five years in prison.
