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Justice Served: Convicted Killer of Smith County Deputy Receives 32-Year Prison Sentence

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TYLER, Texas (AP) — A man convicted of killing a Smith County deputy has been sentenced to 32 years in prison. The jury announced the verdict on Wednesday after deliberating on the case. The trial took place in Tyler, Texas. The defendant was found guilty of the murder of the deputy, who was killed while responding to a call in May. The deputy, whose name has not been released, was shot multiple times by the defendant, who was armed at the time of the incident. The defendant was arrested shortly after the shooting. During the … Read more

Jury Deliberates Fate of Defendant in Smith County Deputy’s Death Case

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TYLER, Texas – The jury is currently deliberating in the case of Daniel Nyabuto versus the State of Texas. Nyabuto is facing the charge of intoxicated manslaughter, accused of causing the death of a peace officer. During his trial, which spanned eight days, Nyabuto pleaded not guilty to the charge. The jury was initially released on December 15 but reconvened on January 9 for closing arguments and deliberations. Prosecutors allege that Nyabuto was driving under the influence when he rear-ended a patrol unit, resulting in the death of Smith County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Lorenzo Bustos. … Read more