NEWS
Caleb Diehl case gets ‘new eyes’ from sheriff’s office
By BARBARA GREEN
Montague County Sheriff Marshall Thomas hopes a “fresh set of eyes” can provide new direction in the disappearance of Caleb Diehl and other cold cases within the county.
Kevin Benton, retired 30-year law officer, has joined the sheriff’s team as a part-time investigator and coordinator of the crime prevention program. Benton retired from the Wise County Sheriff’s Office in August.
Thomas said there is simply not enough staff dedicated to handle investigations, so when the opportunity to bring Benton onboard came up even for one or two days a week the sheriff grabbed it.
“We had a small amount of money in part time which we didn’t use, so I was able to bring him in. Since he retired he needed something to do,” laughed Thomas. “When you surround yourself with good, knowledgeable people it lessens the pressure in some areas.”
Read the full story in the mid-week News.
The jury was seated on Monday and the opening day of testimony Tuesday only lasted four hours, before the panel went into deliberations about 2 p.m.
Two hours later the jury returned a guilty verdict on both charges. Wednesday morning the jury was set to begin discussion on Hall’s punishment at 8:30 a.m. with both sides offering evidence and testimony. Hall faces up to 10 years in prison.
The trial was moved to Denton County on a change of venue requested by Hall in March. After 16th District Judge Sherry Shipman read the verdict, it was reported Hall hung her head in disappointment and was later seen crying and emotional as she left the courtroom.
Members of the Bowie City Council will meet in regular session at 6 p.m. on May 13 in council chambers.
The meeting opens with a proclamation for Emergency Medical Services Week.
City Manager Bert Cunningham will report on recent rainfall problems, Smythe Street sidewalk project and the substation work.
There is only one item of new business an ordinance related to speed limits on specific streets. Public comments and approval of minutes wrap up the agenda.
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