BURTON BANK ROBBERY TRIAL GETS UNDERWAY
The first day of the Burton Bank Robbery trial got underway today (Tuesday). The jury was selected Monday in a process that went into the evening. Shawn Patrick Childers of La Grange is being charged with 3 counts of aggravated robbery for each of the three tellers he allegedly showed the hand gun to. The case is being tried in District Court before Judge Carson Campbell. The trial is expected to last several days and is being tried by District Attorney Julie Renken assisted by Lauren Haevischer. In the opening statements, the prosecution is confident they have the correct man. The defense is saying their client is innocent and that the state will have to prove all of the details of their case.
(Washington Co. Jail)
The Burton State Bank was robbed on June 7, 2018, by a man wearing a hat, sunglasses, and mask. He robbed the bank at gunpoint before fleeing the scene in a white truck with approximately $12,000. Childers was developed as a suspect after numerous interviews and investigations into his financial history.
My prayers are with the Burton Bank employees during this trial. For anyone to be robbed or having a gun waved around is never forgotten in the manner of there life being threatened as it was. No one knew the lengths this robber would go to. Terrifying and never forgetful for this small town bank. Stay strong Burton Bank employees ???
My prayers for all those having to testify in front of the suspect. Holding a gun to your face could be a traumatic experience for one.
May the victims feel God’s comfort during this time and after the trial.
May justice be served.