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‘Where the nightmare started’: Father of ‘Texas Killing Fields’ victim testifies in trial
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Julianna Washburn, Galveston County Bureau , as published by Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS)
· September 2, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The man, from Bacliff, faces charges related to the "Texas Killing Fields" case. A trial is underway for a man charged in connection with a decades-old case.
A trial is underway for a man charged in connection with a decades-old case. The man, from Bacliff, faces charges related to the "Texas Killing Fields" case. A jury has heard opening statements and testimony from witnesses, including a father of one of the victims.
Further details about the case and trial are available from the source. The trial continues with the jury hearing evidence. The case has been ongoing for some time, with the current trial a significant development.
More information can be found through the original source.
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Category: News Published: September 2, 2026 Source: Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS) Reading time: 1 min
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