Jury Selection Underway in Capital Murder Trial - KCBD NewsChannel 11 Lubbock

6/26/06

Jury Selection Underway in Capital Murder Trial

Lubbock Sheriffs Dept. Lubbock Sheriffs Dept.

Jury selection began Monday in the capital murder trial of Barry Thoms.  He is accused of killing 79-year-old Dorman Shaw, on New Year's Day, back in 2004.

The shooting happened at a central Lubbock home in the 2400 block of 56th street. Officers found a gun and a large amount of cash at the scene. Investigators believe robbery may have been the motive for the killing.

Prosecutors are not seeking the death penalty.

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