Kaufman County

Mike and Cynthia McLelland (credit: The Kaufman Herald)

Kaufman County Murders Reward Money Being Returned

The Kaufman County Crime Stoppers board has voted to return the six-figure reward fund that was set aside for information on three high-profile murders.

CBSDFW.COM–2013/05/14

Kaufman County Murders Case Moving Forward

The criminal case against a former Kaufman County Justice of the Peace and his wife, who are accused of three counts of murder, is moving forward.

2013/05/13

Interim DA Brandi Fernandez (Credit: CBS 11)

Kaufman County Judicial System Getting Back To Normal

Brandi Fernandez was tapped to lead the District Attorney’s office on an interim basis after Mike McLelland’s assassination in March. But now that a new DA has stepped in full time, Ms. Fernandez has taken her leave.

2013/05/01

Newly appointed Kaufman County District Attorney Erleigh Norville Wiley. (credit: CBSDFW.COM)

New Kaufman County District Attorney Sworn In

A North Texas county where two prosecutors were fatally shot has a new district attorney as two suspects in the killings remain in custody.

2013/04/23

Kaufman County Assistant District Attorney Mark Hasse

Friend: Prosecutor Mark Hasse Scared Of Former Judge Eric Williams

Kaufman County Attorney and former Dallas Police Detective Ron Herrington describes how his quaint, peaceful town has changed.

CBS 11–2013/04/18

Senate Confirms Erleigh Norville Wiley As New Kaufman County DA

The Texas Senate has unanimously confirmed Governor Rick Perry’s appointment of Erleigh Norville Wiley as the new Kaufman County District Attorney.

CBSDFW.COM–2013/04/17

Former Kaufman County JP’s Wife Charged With Murder

The wife of a former Kaufman County Justice of the Peace was taken into custody early Wednesday morning and charged with capital murder.

2013/04/17

Kaufman County Residents, Judge Hopeful Arrests in 3 Murders Imminent

Area pastors presented Kaufman County Judge Bruce Wood with nearly 200 prayer cards filled out by parishoners of 15 churches in the community.

CBS 11–2013/04/16

Authorities Trace Threat To Former Kaufman County Judge’s Computer

Authorities investigating the murders of a Texas prosecutor and his wife believe a former county official sent a threatening email to law officers three days after the killings.

2013/04/15

Sources: JP Eric Williams To Be Charged With Murders In Kaufman County

Sources told CBS 11 News that former Justice of the Peace Eric Williams will be charged with capital murder in the deaths of Mike and Cynthia McLelland, and Mark Hasse.

2013/04/13

U.S. Honor Flag Founder Responds To Criticism

Chris Heisler, who founded the U.S. Honor Flag Association, is responding to a story in the Dallas Morning News that questions the origin of the famous Honor Flag.

KRLD–2013/04/12

Newly Appointed Kaufman County DA Nervous, But Ready

Calling it the most difficult period in Kaufman County history, on Thursday newly appointed District Attorney Erleigh Norville Wiley said her predecessor, Mike McLelland, continues to inspire her.

CBS 11–2013/04/11

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