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State of Texas v. Mark Alan Nowood
Date: 03-28-2013
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Judge: Burt Carnes
Court: District Court, Tom Green County, Texas
Plaintiff's Attorney: Travis County District Attorney Rosemary Lehmberg
Defendant's Attorney:
Description:
The State of Texas charged Mark Alan Nowood with the first degree murder in 1986 of Christine Morton, who was beaten to death in her home. Michael Morton was previously convicted to the same murder and spent 25 years in prison before being exonerated by DNA evidence from a blood bandana found near the dead woman's home.
Outcome:
Defendant was found guilty and sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole.
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Comments:
Editor's Note: the Innocence Project was involved in the exoneration of Michael Morton.
About This Case
What was the outcome of State of Texas v. Mark Alan Nowood?
The outcome was: Defendant was found guilty and sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole.
Which court heard State of Texas v. Mark Alan Nowood?
This case was heard in District Court, Tom Green County, Texas, TX. The presiding judge was Burt Carnes.
Who were the attorneys in State of Texas v. Mark Alan Nowood?
Plaintiff's attorney: Travis County District Attorney Rosemary Lehmberg.
When was State of Texas v. Mark Alan Nowood decided?
This case was decided on March 28, 2013.