Trial of man accused of Navy SEAL’s murder begins

The trial that determines the fate of Eddie Ray Routh, the man accused of the murder of Chris Kyle, the subject of the Hollywood blockbuster American Sniper, and his friend Chad Littlefield, began the morning of Feb. 11 in Stephenville, Texas. The legend of Navy SEAL Chris Kyle became very well known after the million-dollar blockbuster movie, American Sniper, released in theaters this January. Representatives of Eddie Ray Routh were concerned that he would be given an unfair trial because of the fame now surrounding Chris Kyle’s story. After much deliberation to find a non-partial jury, 10 women and two men have been selected to determine the fate of 27-year-old Eddie Ray Routh. Routh has confessed to the murders but pleaded not guilty due to insanity from PTSD. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental disability that is diagnosed on many different levels, and is most common in veterans returning from war. If the verdict of this trial finds Routh guilty of murder, he could serve life in prison without the possibility of parole. Prosecutors have decided not to seek the death penalty. Routh will face life in a mental health facility if he is found not guilty by reason of insanity. After returning from his fourth tour in Iraq, Kyle was honorably discharged in 2009. Kyle chose to stay home with his wife and kids to raise his family, as he had missed many years of his son growing up and now had a new daughter. Kyle volunteered his time to veterans who were suffering from PTSD. Eddie Ray Routh’s mother came to Chris Kyle in desperation for help with her son’s mental state. He happily agreed to help out her son, who is a former Marine.… Continue reading Trial of man accused of Navy SEAL’s murder begins

Update: Martin Police on manhunt after shooting

Martin police are searching for a suspect in a shooting that left three injured which occurred late Monday night. Marcus L. Easley, 25, of 334 North McCombs St. in Martin, is wanted on four counts of aggravated assault related to the incident. Easley is considered armed and dangerous, according to a press release issued by… Continue reading Update: Martin Police on manhunt after shooting

Martin Police seize 25 grams of marajuana from South Fulton man

A South Fulton man was found with marijuana in his possession when he was arrested Saturday morning by Martin Police for public intoxication. At approximately 12:33 a.m., Patrol Officer Patrick Dilday observed a white 1992 Cadillac SVT parked behind Dale’s Bar with the driver side door open.  That’s when Officer Dilday observed Matthew Bye, 24,… Continue reading Martin Police seize 25 grams of marajuana from South Fulton man