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Coley McCraney in a Dale County Courtroom during his April, 2023 trial.

Convicted teen killer McCraney seeks new trial

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 6:32 AM CDT
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By Ken Curtis
In their motion, attorneys David Harrison and Andrew Scarborough allege at least three jurors posted to social media during the trial, one as deliberations were underway.

Coley McCraney Murder Trial

A judge will formally sentence Coley McCraney (pictured) to life without parole next month for...

Judge to formally sentence convicted killer McCraney in June

Updated: May. 4, 2023 at 5:06 PM CDT
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By Ken Curtis
A judge will formally sentence Coley McCraney to life without parole next month for the murders of two Dothan teens in 1999.

Coley McCraney Murder Trial

The prosecution team for the Coley McCraney Trial.

The trio that convicted Coley McCraney

Updated: May. 1, 2023 at 9:00 AM CDT
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By Ken Curtis
As Alabama's attorney general, Steve Marshall is used to living in the limelight, and with possible political ambitions beyond his current office, he probably doesn't mind the attention.

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Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall speaks to reporters about Coley McCraney's murder...

End teen murder rumors, McCraney did it: AG

Updated: Apr. 29, 2023 at 7:05 AM CDT
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By Ken Curtis
This case has been surrounded by rumors, by innuendo, and allegations that are absolutely false,” Marshall said after the jury sentenced McCraney to life without parole.

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Coley McCraney in a Dale County Courtroom during his April, 2023 trial.

Convicted teen killer McCraney seeks new trial

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 6:32 AM CDT
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By Ken Curtis
In their motion, attorneys David Harrison and Andrew Scarborough allege at least three jurors posted to social media during the trial, one as deliberations were underway.

Coley McCraney Murder Trial

A judge will formally sentence Coley McCraney (pictured) to life without parole next month for...

Judge to formally sentence convicted killer McCraney in June

Updated: May. 4, 2023 at 5:06 PM CDT
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By Ken Curtis
A judge will formally sentence Coley McCraney to life without parole next month for the murders of two Dothan teens in 1999.

Coley McCraney Murder Trial

The prosecution team for the Coley McCraney Trial.

The trio that convicted Coley McCraney

Updated: May. 1, 2023 at 9:00 AM CDT
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By Ken Curtis
As Alabama's attorney general, Steve Marshall is used to living in the limelight, and with possible political ambitions beyond his current office, he probably doesn't mind the attention.

News

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall speaks to reporters about Coley McCraney's murder...

End teen murder rumors, McCraney did it: AG

Updated: Apr. 29, 2023 at 7:05 AM CDT
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By Ken Curtis
This case has been surrounded by rumors, by innuendo, and allegations that are absolutely false,” Marshall said after the jury sentenced McCraney to life without parole.

Coley McCraney Murder Trial

Coley McCraney was sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty for the murders of JB...

McCraney’s nerves hurt his murder trial credibility: Attorney

Updated: Apr. 28, 2023 at 1:38 PM CDT
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By Ken Curtis
His attorneys claim that Coley McCraney’s testimony would have been more convincing had it not been for jitters.

Coley McCraney Murder Trial

Coley McCraney's attorneys say they'll seek a new trial after his conviction on four capital...

McCraney attorneys allege possible juror misconduct

Updated: Apr. 28, 2023 at 6:55 AM CDT
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By Ken Curtis
Jurors convicted McCraney on Wednesday for the 1999 murders of teens JB Beasley and Tracie Hawlett, who lived in Dothan, then gave him a life sentence with no chance for parole.

Coley McCraney Murder Trial

Murder suspect Coley McCraney leaves the Dale County Courthouse on April 18, 2023.  His...

McCraney receives life without parole for teen murders

Updated: Apr. 27, 2023 at 2:26 PM CDT
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By Ken Curtis
The jury has handed down their punishment for McCraney.

Coley McCraney Murder Trial

Coley McCraney in the courtroom 2023

Sentencing phase of McCraney trial begins

Updated: Apr. 27, 2023 at 2:12 PM CDT
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By Cassidy Lee
McCraney faces life in prison without parole or the death penalty.

Coley McCraney Murder Trial

Murder suspect Coley McCraney leaves the Dale County Courthouse on April 18, 2023. His...

Mothers describe anguish after their daughters’ murders

Updated: Apr. 27, 2023 at 11:12 AM CDT
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By Ken Curtis
The jury must decide whether McCraney, 49, dies or serves the remainder of his life in prison with no chance of parole for shooting 17-year-old Tracie Hawlett and JB Beasley.

Coley McCraney Murder Trial

Coley McCraney in a Dale County Courtroom on April 19, 2023

GUILTY: Jurors proclaim McCraney a killer

Updated: Apr. 26, 2023 at 11:47 AM CDT
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By Ken Curtis
A verdict has been reached in the much anticipated murder trial of Coley McCraney

Coley McCraney Murder Trial

Coley's McCraney is led from the Dale County Courthouse in this 2019 photo.

What’s happening at McCraney trial Day 6

Updated: Apr. 25, 2023 at 4:10 PM CDT
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By Cassidy Lee
Closing arguments begin Tuesday morning

Coley McCraney Murder Trial

Murder suspect Coley McCraney leaves the Dale County Courthouse on April 18, 2023. His...

Attorneys spar over McCraney evidence

Updated: Apr. 25, 2023 at 10:39 AM CDT
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By Ken Curtis
Prosecuting and defense attorneys seized their final opportunity to persuade jurors on Tuesday when they delivered closing arguments in Coley McCraney's ballyhooed murder trial.

Coley McCraney Murder Trial

Murder suspect Coley McCraney leaves the Dale County Courthouse on April 18, 2023.  His...

Follow Day 4 of McCraney trial here

Updated: Apr. 24, 2023 at 2:58 PM CDT
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By Cassidy Lee
The much anticipated murder trial enters its second week.

Coley McCraney Murder Trial

Police investigators gave conflicting testimony about the discovery of JB Beasley and Tracie...

McCraney claims he had sex with victim before murders

Updated: Apr. 24, 2023 at 10:44 AM CDT
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By Ken Curtis
Suspected killer Coley McCraney denied killing two teens when he testified

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Murder suspect Coley McCraney leaves the Dale County Courthouse on April 18, 2023. His...

This outcome would not settle McCraney’s murder case

Updated: Apr. 23, 2023 at 4:30 PM CDT
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By Ken Curtis
The victims’ families have already endured 24 years of living hell after the murders of two 17-year-old Dothan students, shot in 1999 after being forced into their car’s trunk.
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