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As trial in 2009 double killing continues, witnesses describe fear of retaliation
The trial for a 2009 double homicide at Alvarado Bar and Grill continued Thursday in Martinez with testimonies from witnesses who described a common theme of fear of retaliation when cooperating with police.
Read MoreClosing arguments recount Richmond crime spree, differ on whether Blacknell responsible
After more than a month of proceedings, one of Richmond’s biggest murder trials in years is in the jury’s hands. Closing arguments Thursday painted two starkly different pictures of the evidence against Joe Blacknell III. The 21-year-old south Richmond native is accused of 22 felonies, including the March 2009 murder of rap artist Marcus Russell,…
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