Sequestered juror dies in Memphis murder trial
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A juror who was sequestered in a murder trial in Memphis has died, prompting a mistrial to be declared in the case.
The Commercial Appeal (http://bit.ly/1U4k3J2 ) reports the juror had become sick at his hotel room and died overnight.
Shelby County Criminal Court Judge Paula Skahan said Friday only 11 jurors remained in the first-degree murder case of Ricky Patton and the trial could not continue. The trial was rescheduled for Feb. 27.
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Two other jurors were previously released. One had tried to discuss the case prematurely, and the other injured himself walking to the jury box.
The 29-year-old Patton is charged in the killing of 26-year-old Terrance Covington in 2013.
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Information from: The Commercial Appeal, http://www.commercialappeal.com