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State of Texas v. Eddie Ray Routh
Date: 02-25-2015
Case Number: CR14024
Judge: Jason Cashon
Court: District Court, Erath County, Texas
Plaintiff's Attorney: Alan Nash and Jane Starnes
Defendant's Attorney: Warren St. John
Description:
Stephenville, TX - The State of Texas charged Eddie Ray Routh with two counts of capital murder in the shooting deaths of Chris Kyle and Chad Littlefield. Kyle, a former Navy Seal sniper, and Littlefield took Routh to a shooting range in an attempt to help him cope with emotional problems and were shot it the back by him.
Routh's lawyers asserted insanity as a defense claiming that he was a paranoid schizophrenic. Routh, a veteran of the Iraq WAs, was diagnosed with PTSD.
The State alleged that Routh's paranoid disorder was exacerbated by his use of drugs and and alcohol.
Routh admitted that he killed Kyle and Littlefield on February 2, 2013.
Routh's lawyers asserted insanity as a defense claiming that he was a paranoid schizophrenic. Routh, a veteran of the Iraq WAs, was diagnosed with PTSD.
The State alleged that Routh's paranoid disorder was exacerbated by his use of drugs and and alcohol.
Routh admitted that he killed Kyle and Littlefield on February 2, 2013.
Outcome:
Defendant was found guilty and will be sentenced to two life without the possibility of parole terms in the Texas prison system.
Plaintiff's Experts:
Dr. Randall Price, forensic psychologist.
Defendant's Experts:
Comments:
About This Case
What was the outcome of State of Texas v. Eddie Ray Routh?
The outcome was: Defendant was found guilty and will be sentenced to two life without the possibility of parole terms in the Texas prison system.
Which court heard State of Texas v. Eddie Ray Routh?
This case was heard in District Court, Erath County, Texas, TX. The presiding judge was Jason Cashon.
Who were the attorneys in State of Texas v. Eddie Ray Routh?
Plaintiff's attorney: Alan Nash and Jane Starnes. Defendant's attorney: Warren St. John.
When was State of Texas v. Eddie Ray Routh decided?
This case was decided on February 25, 2015.