BELTON, Texas — The punishment phase has begun for Cedric Marks, an MMA fighter who was recently found guilty of killing his ex-girlfriend Jenna Scott and her male friend Michael Swearingin in 2019.
Police have said the Temple man disposed of both of their remains in Oklahoma.
KXXV journalist Adam Schindler is in court with the coverage.
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Day 1 of the punishment phase in the Cedric Marks murder trial is underway.
— adam l. schindler (@adamlschindler1) June 5, 2023
This phase of the trial is to determine if the jury decides to recommend the death penalty or life in prison.
Things are getting heated in the courtroom…
ORIGINAL STORY
A jury on Wednesday found Cedric Marks, an MMA fighter, guilty of killing his ex-girlfriend Jenna Scott and her male friend Michael Swearingin in 2019.
Police say the Temple man disposed of both of their remains in Oklahoma.
The punishment phase is set to begin June 5.
KXXV journalist Adam Schindler is in court with the coverage.
Follow Adam on Twitter to get the latest updates from the trial.
CLICK HERE for the latest.
Day 27 of the Cedric Marks murder trial.
— adam l. schindler (@adamlschindler1) May 24, 2023
After passionate closing arguments, his fate is now in the hands of the jury.
They entered deliberations at 1:37 pm.
Family and friends are emotionally and patiently waiting for the verdict.
