February 2024 trial set by the judge for the person responsible for the killings of an eastern Indiana police officer who was shot during a traffic stop in 2022.
Indiana Police Officer Shot During Traffic Stop, Judge Set 2024 Trial For The Accused Of The Fatal Shooting (PHOTO: Cincinnati Enquirer)
Judge Sets 2024 Trial For The Accused Of The Fatal Shooting Of Eastern Indiana Police Officer
Phillip Matthew Lee, 48 years old is the person responsible for killing the Indiana police officer last year and his trial is set to start in Wayne County on February 10, 2024, could face the death penalty if convicted in connection to the death of the Indiana police officer Seara Burton, reported by US News.
Seara Burton is the Indiana police officer who was hit by her head on August 10, 2022, after officers stopped Lee’s moped and Burton was called to assist with her police dog, which indicated the possible presence of drugs.
Burton later died on September 18, after being in the hospital for two weeks after being taken off life support.
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Phillip Matthew Lee, Is Facing Multiple Charges In Connection Of The Death Of The Indiana police officer
Lee is facing murder, attempted murder, unlawful possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon, and drug-related charges.
Moreover, attorneys have informed the judge that the trial could take four to five weeks in Richmond, the Richmond Palladium-Item reported.
Denise Turner, Lee’s lead defense attorney, recently filed a movement seeking access to all Richmond Police Department text messages, emails, and voicemail recordings which mention her client since the shooting.
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