Bill Crane

The jury sent a note back on the fifth day of deliberations, saying it was unable to reach a verdict as to intent on the indicted counts of malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, and influencing a witness. After an extended discussion with counsel, the trial court gave the jury a slightly modified pattern Allen charge. Just hours later, the verdicts had been reached.

The jury sent a note back on the fifth day of deliberations, saying it was unable to reach a verdict as to intent on the indicted counts of malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, and influencing a witness. After an extended discussion with counsel, the trial court gave the jury a slightly modified pattern Allen charge. Just hours later, the verdicts had been reached.

Texas' fate was now sealed.

Texas' fate was now sealed.

The verdict was shocking and unexpected by many in the community.

The verdict was shocking and unexpected by many in the community.

The jurors were allowed to sit in the back seat of the vehicle and even tested the gun while there, which proved to have a profound impact on the case.

The jurors were allowed to sit in the back seat of the vehicle and even tested the gun while there, which proved to have a profound impact on the case.

But even more importantly, it would lead to a series of wild twists that will put Tex in a position to inherit Diane's fortune.

But even more importantly, it would lead to a series of wild twists that will put Tex in a position to inherit Diane's fortune.

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Production support provided by Tim Millard. audio engineering by Shane Freeman. The original score for Deadly Fortune is by Thomas Avery. Jason Hoke is the executive producer on behalf of Waveland Road. Executive producers for Sony Music Entertainment are Jonathan Hirsch and Catherine St. Louis. If you love the show, tell your friends and don't forget to leave a review. Thanks for listening.