MONTGOMERY – In a current trial on the 359th District Courtroom, James Barnes, Jr. was discovered responsible of Capital Homicide for the demise of Miguel Flores throughout a taco stand theft in Magnolia.
In line with officers, authorities introduced proof that Barnes was concerned in one other theft earlier than robbing the taco stand.
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Authorities say Barnes shot Flores whereas his spouse managed to flee after a wrestle. Barnes left the scene however was stopped by a Magnolia police officer for rushing after the taking pictures.
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Police had been capable of finding shell casings and garments connecting him to the taking pictures. Officers say Mr. Flores’ DNA was additionally discovered on Barnes’ pants and boots in his automotive.
In the course of the trial, Mrs. Flores was in a position to give her statements of witnessing Barnes shoot her husband. The court docket additionally heard specialists in ballistics and DNA. Police say though not current on trial, Barnes has different severe circumstances which might be pending and is suspected in different robberies.
District Lawyer Brett Ligon stated “Barnes has squandered away his life by robbing and killing harmless individuals. He’ll spend the remainder of his life in jail with out the opportunity of parole, which is becoming. He took his final breath as a free man when he took the final breath of Mr. Flores.
In line with police, Barnes was sentenced to life with out parole.
