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02-15-05 – Wearing a blue jacket and slacks, Andre Thomas sat quietly as testimony began in his trial. Thomas is being tried on one count of capital murder in the deaths of his estranged wife’s 13-month-old daughter.
Prosecutors painted Thomas as a murderous, drug user in opening arguments while the defense says he was not mentally healthy at the time.
As testimony began, several law enforcement officials detailed the crime scene as one of the worst they had ever seen, while the 12 jurors sat visibly shaken. The courtroom sat silent except for the sobs of Laura Thomas’s family members when video from the scene was shown.
The 911 tape, featuring the voice of Laura’s father Paul Boren when he discovered the bodies, was also heard.
Sherman Police say Thomas told investigators God asked him to kill Laura and the two small children. Thomas also said he believed his wife was Jezebel and his son was the Antichrist.
Thomas has entered a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity.
The trial is expected to last up to three weeks.
Posted: 05/08/13 - The Sherman Public Library is very excited about our upcoming Summer Reading Club for children and teens. Children ages birth-11 can Dig into Reading and join the Youth Summer Reading Club. The theme for the Teen Summer Reading Club this year is Beneath the Surface and it is open to teens ages 12-18. Read More
Posted: 05/07/13 - DURANT, Okla. – Regent Terry Matlock will deliver remarks at Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s Spring Commencement, scheduled for Saturday, May 11, at Paul Laird Field. The ceremony (for all schools) will begin at 10 a.m. A reception will follow at 11:30 a.m. in the Visual & Performing Arts Center. Read More
Posted: 05/06/13 - SHERMAN, TEXAS—Members of the Austin College Class of 2013 are counting down the days until graduation—with both excitement and trepidation. Austin College President Marjorie Hass will present diplomas to more than 340 bachelor’s degree candidates and 18 Master of Arts in Teaching degree candidates who will take part in graduation events May 18 and 19 on campus. Read More
