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Two people charged in 1998 murder, the one who pulled the trigger got a shorter sentence, what now?
Summary by Westlake News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Brianna Hollis , as published by KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local News
· July 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The Texas Defender Service filed a motion to initiate these hearings, aiming to secure the release of one of the individuals, claiming that their constitutional rights were violated during the initial prosecution.
A 1998 murder case is being reexamined in West Lake Hills . Two individuals were charged in connection with the crime, with the person who pulled the trigger receiving a shorter sentence. Attorneys from the Texas Defender Service, a nonprofit organization, and state prosecutors have been participating in hearings to review evidence related to the case.
The Texas Defender Service filed a motion to initiate these hearings, aiming to secure the release of one of the individuals, claiming that their constitutional rights were violated during the initial prosecution. Further details about the case and its current status are available from local news sources, including KXAN.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 28, 2026 ·
Source: KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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