From FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth · Grace Marocco · · 1m 50s
Yella Beezy murder trial day 7
Yella Beezy faces capital murder trial after FBI links Kewon White to 2020 murder of rival MO3.
In brief
Yella Beezy faces capital murder trial after FBI links Kewon White to 2020 murder of rival MO3. Yella Beezy (Markies Conway) is on trial for capital murder after FBI cell records tied Kewon White to the 2020 killing of Dallas rapper MO3. Originally reported by FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth.
Trial begins
Rapper Yella Beezy's trial started last week for the 2020 murder of rival Dallas rapper MO3.
FBI links suspect
FBI Special Agent Taylor Page used cell phone records to link Kewon White directly to the crime scene.
Trial timeline
The trial is expected to last two to three weeks with Yella Beezy facing up to life in prison if convicted.
Defendant background
Yella Beezy (a.k.a Markies Conway) is accused of paying another man to gun down MO3 in an ambush on Interstate 35 in 2020.
Prosecution claims
Prosecutors allege Conway hired Kewon White to carry out the murder over a long-running feud.
Defendant's plea
Conway has pleaded not guilty to capital murder and denied involvement in the crime.
White's status
White has already been convicted of capital murder for Noble’s death.
Third defendant
A third defendant, Devin Brown, is also charged with capital murder.
Live update
Det. Eric Barnes testifies about gang conflicts and rap feuds hindering witness cooperation.
Financial records
Conway took in over $1.44 million from entertainment-related wires while spending roughly $863,000 in 2020.
Unusual cash withdrawals
Two unusual cash withdrawals occurred: $40,000 on Oct. 23 and $40,000 on Nov. 20, 2.000.
Cedric Bradley testimony
Bradley testified that White confessed to killing MO3 and gave a detailed account of the murder.
Bradley's credibility
Defense attorneys painted Bradley as an unreliable witness due to his criminal history and federal drug charges.
The essence
Yella Beezy (Markies Conway) is on trial for capital murder after FBI cell records tied Kewon White to the 2020 killing of Dallas rapper MO3.
