Jury Selection Set To Begin On Murder Retrial
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Jury Selection Set To Begin On Murder Retrial
Jury selection is expected to begin Friday for the retrial of a man already convicted for killing three people more than 15 years ago.
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(August 1, 2008)—Jury selection is expected to start Friday in McLennan County for the retrial of a man already convicted for killing three people nearly 20 years ago.

In 1990, Billy Wayne Coble was convicted of killing his estranged wife’s parents and her brother who was a Waco Police Officer.

Coble was given the death sentence, however one year ago an appeals court ruled the punishment phase in his original trial was unconstitutional.

In September 2007, the 5th Circuit Court out of New Orleans overturned that sentence because the jury was not allowed to hear evidence that would have explained his mental condition at the time of the murder.

While prosecutors are still seeking the death penalty, Billy Wayne Coble could receive a life sentence and thus be eligible for parole based on the laws that were in place at the time of his original conviction.



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Posted by: Nicole Neil on Mar 24, 2009 at 03:55 PM

A person is not as bad as their worst deed.
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Posted by: me Location: Texas on Aug 8, 2008 at 09:55 PM

Why do we have to suffer again when he was already found guilty once by a very capable jury? This is where the judicial system fails the victim. We have tried to put this all behind us for the past 19 years now we have to relive it again. We miss our family and they will always be in our hearts. Zelda, Robert and Bobby you will always be remembered. We love you!!
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Posted by: family Location: Texas on Aug 5, 2008 at 05:12 PM

Trust me, I totally agree with everything you all are saying. I was a part of that horrible day and now to have to re-live it again is a nightmare. My family misses Zelda, Robert and Bobby everyday! Such a horrible, horrible tragedy. Thank you for the thoughts and pray for the outcome we all want!
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