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State of Oklahoma v. Ernest Alvin Lewis
Date: 06-21-2018
Case Number: CF-2017-00243
Judge: Mark Campbell
Court: District Court, McCurtain County, Oklahoma
Plaintiff's Attorney: Office of the Attorney General
Defendant's Attorney: Hugh Hood
Description:
Idabel, OK - The State of Oklahoma charged Ernest Alvin Lewis, age 66, with murder in the first-degree for killing Johnny Smith in 1984.
The State relied on DNA evidence to prove that Lewis was the killer.
Lewis and Smith were both employees of K.C.S. Lumber in Idabel, Oklahoma.
Lewis was charged with the murder in 1984 but the charges were dropped due to lack of evidence.
Smith's body was exhumed to collect the DNA evidence used to convict Lewis.
The State relied on DNA evidence to prove that Lewis was the killer.
Lewis and Smith were both employees of K.C.S. Lumber in Idabel, Oklahoma.
Lewis was charged with the murder in 1984 but the charges were dropped due to lack of evidence.
Smith's body was exhumed to collect the DNA evidence used to convict Lewis.
Outcome:
Guilty and sentenced to life in prison.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of State of Oklahoma v. Ernest Alvin Lewis?
The outcome was: Guilty and sentenced to life in prison.
Which court heard State of Oklahoma v. Ernest Alvin Lewis?
This case was heard in District Court, McCurtain County, Oklahoma, OK. The presiding judge was Mark Campbell.
Who were the attorneys in State of Oklahoma v. Ernest Alvin Lewis?
Plaintiff's attorney: Office of the Attorney General. Defendant's attorney: Hugh Hood.
When was State of Oklahoma v. Ernest Alvin Lewis decided?
This case was decided on June 21, 2018.