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Miniard hears motion to join cases in Wells murder trial The five defendants charged in connection with the killing of William Wells, Sr. were in court Tuesday, December 7, as Circuit Judge Vernon Miniard, Jr. heard a motion to join the cases. Richard Taylor, Jr. and George Maupin are charged with murder in connection with the beating death of Wells, Sr. They are additionally charged with first degree assault in connection with the beating of William Wells, Jr. as well as first degree robbery. Other defendants in the case are Kathi Shelton, charged with complicity to murder, robbery first degree and assault first degree; Beth Miller, charged with complicity to robbery first degree; and Scotty Upchurch, charged with complicity to commit murder and complicity to robbery first degree. Following the hearing, Miniard indicated that he would rule on the motion to join the cases at a later date. That ruling had not been entered as of press time. Add a comment |
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