$2 Double Murder Trial Begins

[Harold1253]

By Kendra Lyn
NBCDFW.com
updated 1 hour 11 minutes ago 2012-05-08T17:46:27
Print Font: +-Testimony is under way in the trial of a man accused of killing two brothers during a robbery attempt.

Roderick Harris, 27, is facing two capital murder charges for the deaths of Alfredo and Carlos Gallardo.

Police said Harris randomly stormed into a southeast Dallas trailer and confronted the family of six, including three kids.

The man demanded money from the family who told the man they didn't have any.

Prosecutors said Harris got mad when the family only had $2 and a ring and then forced the frightened family into a closet while threatening to kidnap the family’s 14-year-old daughter.

The girl’s father, Alfredo, and her uncle, Carlos, stepped in.

Police said both men were shot twice, each in the face and upper body.

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.The family members who witnessed the brutal murders are taking the stand Tuesday.

The teen daughter, now 16, relived the night of March 17, 2009, when Harris is accused of using belts to restrain the family before shooting the brothers.

Omar Gallardo testified that he looked out of his room, saw a gun being held to his father's head and went out his bedroom window for help. He then ran to a security guard who called 911.

Officers arrived as Harris was trying leave. A shootout ensued and Harris was struck once and taken into custody.

The defense team admits that Harris was there for the robbery, but said they will try to prove that the gun went off accidentally, four times, during a struggle with the two men.

Prosecutors hope to wrap up the trial this week.

If convicted, Harris is facing the death penalty. A sentencing hearing will be Monday at the earliest.

[Grinning Grim Reaper]

The defense team admits that Harris was there for the robbery, but said they will try to prove that the gun went off accidentally, four times, during a struggle with the two men.

Thus laying the groundwork for an ineffective counsel card about 10 years from now!

[k"KKK"hirschkorn]

Yea it went off because you pulled the trigger 4 times you douche bag.

[phlebbb]

Yea it went off because you pulled the trigger 4 times you douche bag.

Awww ...Come on now...."everybody" knows when your robbing someone, that the gun you are using to terrify the hostages  with will randomly "just go off". And "everybody"knows that if only the stupid hostages had just given the robber things they DID NOT HAVE...that no one would have gotten shot. Silly hostages...what were they thinking???

[Jase]

You accidently put the wrong PIN number in at the bank or you accidently turn on the wipers and not the indicators when driving a silly European car. You may even accidently shoot someone while out hunting.... But you cannot accidently shoot someone 4 times!!! One would think after the first accidental bang the gun would have been dropped!!!

[turboprinz]

Man gets death penalty in break-in deaths

Associated Press

Posted on May 22, 2012 at 9:43 AM

DALLAS—A jury has decided a man should get the death penalty for capital murder in the fatal shootings of two brothers during a March 2009 Dallas home-invasion robbery.
A Dallas County jury reached its decision Monday afternoon on Roderick Harris after deliberating since last week. The same jury on May 10 found Harris guilty of capital murder in the deaths of Alfredo and Carlos Gallardo.
Witnesses said Harris entered the Gallardos’ home and confronted six family members inside, demanding wallets and valuables. When the robber tried to force the family into a walk-in closet, the brothers tried to defend the family and were shot.
Harris was shot and wounded by police after shooting at officers.

http://www.khou.com/news/texas-news/Man-gets-death-penalty-in-break-in-deaths-152563905.html

[Russki]

"you accidently turn on the wipers and not the indicators when driving a silly European car. "

I accidentally had a few problems with a silly Holden at the start of this year!

[v1976ra]

Kidding aside,  this case represents a larger picture.  It's a great example of inner-city savagery and the Third World being imported to West. In the countries where these people likely came from, life is cheap and given little respect. You can have someone killed for $100US.

Yet another reason to detest the invasion of Western countries by the derelicts and criminals of the Third World. 

[Russki]

Sadly, behaviour of some people in the West is as savage as can be anyway and I doubt imposts make any difference.