Court admits key evidence from vehicle in shooting case including ammunition and name tag

On July 11, 2025, Judge Boyd presided over a Zoom meeting in Texas, focusing on the presentation of evidence in a criminal case. The meeting began with the introduction of State Exhibit Number 52, which included a casing and a live round. The evidence was recognized by the witness, who confirmed that it contained a 9 millimeter Luger round and a spent casing, both collected from the front driver's floorboard of a vehicle involved in the case.

The witness proceeded to identify and verify the contents of State Exhibits 52A and 52B, which were admitted into evidence without objection. The state then moved to present a series of photographs, marked as State Exhibits 34 through 51, depicting the vehicle and the evidence collected from it. These photographs were also admitted without objection.

During the presentation, the witness confirmed that the photographs accurately represented the scene and the items found within the vehicle. The discussion included specific details about the location of the items, emphasizing the thoroughness of the evidence collection process.

Additionally, State Exhibit Number 53, containing a name tag collected from the passenger seat of the vehicle, was introduced and admitted into evidence. The witness confirmed that the name tag was consistent with the items previously discussed.

Finally, State Exhibit Number 54, which contained a Wells Fargo ATM card found on the passenger side floorboard, was also presented and admitted into evidence. The meeting concluded with the judge allowing the evidence to be published to the jury for their review.

Overall, the meeting effectively outlined the evidence collection process and the items relevant to the case, ensuring that all materials were properly documented and presented for judicial consideration.