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Comanche County Court to Address Grievous Child Neglect Case as Jury Selection Begins

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LAWTON, Okla. – A significant legal proceeding unfolds in Comanche County as two homicide trials headline the first week of a three-week jury docket. Jury selection is set to commence at the Comanche County Courthouse starting from 8 a.m. on Monday, under the scrutiny of legal professionals and community members alike. Among the cases attracting considerable attention is that of Bonnie Beth Mills-Lilly, aged 48, who faces trial for the alleged first-degree manslaughter of her 3-year-old daughter, known in court documents as “Baby Beth.” The trial, presided over by District Judge Jay Walker, follows an … Read more

Roommate Dispute Ends in Murder Trial: Comanche County Man Faces Life for Fatal Argument

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Lawton, OK — In a serious turn of judicial proceedings, Johnny Clifton Taylor, a 62-year-old resident of Lawton, faces trial on charges of first-degree murder with deliberate intent and unlawful possession of a firearm. This trial, coming into the spotlight in the sequence of legal events scheduled in Comanche County, stems from a distressing incident that occurred in January earlier this year, culminating in the death of Taylor’s roommate during a heated dispute. The case unfolds at the Comanche County Courthouse where jurors, convening from Monday, will deliberate over the facts presented during what marks … Read more

Comanche County Courts Brace for High-Stakes Cases: Alleged Assault and Stalking Trials Set to Begin

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Lawton, OK — This week, the Comanche County Courthouse is set to host a series of jury trials, including two particularly high-profile cases that have captured local attention. On Monday, jury selection will commence, paving the way for a week of legal proceedings involving both violent and peculiar allegations. Among the cases slated for deliberation is that of Billy Joe Martin, a 51-year-old man from Cooper, Texas, who faces serious charges following an incident that reportedly occurred in April 2023. Martin is accused of both sexual battery, a felony carrying a potential sentence of up … Read more

Comanche County Court to Address Case Backlog with High-Profile Trials Including Shooting and Assault Charges

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LAWTON, Okla. – Comanche County is set to commence its third felony jury docket of the year on Monday, featuring a high-profile case against Christopher Adam East, a man accused of shooting into an occupied mobile home in 2021. The county has organized four extended dockets this year to tackle a significant backlog of cases. East, 33, who goes by aliases including “D-Town,” “Dallas,” and “D-Boy,” faces serious charges including felony discharging a firearm into a dwelling and use of a vehicle in the discharge of a weapon. Additionally, East is charged with possession of … Read more