Robert is in court today, covering Chad Absher's trial. He is accused of killing his ex-girlfriend on Halloween 2017:
, the double shooting started over an argument about Absher’s car keys, leading to a citywide manhunt.
In 2017, Action News Jax showed you exclusive video of Absher being handcuffed and put in the back of a police cruiser.Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks“He tried to kill two people and one of their children -- and succeeded with one. So I don’t think he should be alive right now,” Lisa Rucker said.
The judge told jurors yesterday that the state would not be seeking the death penalty. Opening statements are expected to start at 2 p.m. Tuesday. Action News Jax’s Robert Grant will have the latest updates from court on CBS47 and FOX30 Action News Jax at 5.
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