2 E.Texans accused of killing toddler, back in court | News

TYLER, TX (KLTV)- Two East Texans accused of killing a one-year-old boy were in a Tyler court Wednesday morning.

27-year-old Simon Lopez and 19-year-old Emma Torres are each charged with capital murder in the 2010 death of Torres' son, one-year-old Jeremy Silva.

During the hearing the state spoke briefly about some DNA evidence they have tested for trial.

That evidence included blood testing on brass knuckles, a stain on the floor and a diaper containing blood.

The state said they will not be seeking the death penalty for Torres. The next hearing is set for May 4.

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