From FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth · Tracy DeLatte · · 2m
Yella Beezy murder trial jurors hear key witness testimony
Yella Beezy's murder trial jurors finally hear testimony from key witness Jose Bodega.
In brief
Yella Beezy's murder trial jurors finally hear testimony from key witness Jose Bodega. Yella Beezy faces up to life in prison if convicted of capital murder for hiring a hitman to kill rival rapper MO3 in 2020. Originally reported by FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth.
Yella Beezy trial begins
Rapper Yella Beezy's trial started last week for the 2020 murder of rival Dallas rapper MO3.
Key witness returns
Theodore Thomas (a.k.a. Jose Bodega) returned to the courtroom but did not testify about statements he made before a grand jury.
Witness ordered to return
He was ordered to return on Wednesday after claiming he made up his grand jury statements.
Trial timeline
The trial is expected to last two to three weeks with Yella Beezy facing up to life in prison if convicted.
Murder plot details
Prosecutors allege Yella Beezy paid Kewon White to gun down MO3 in an ambush on Interstate 35 in Dallas in 2020.
Defendant's plea
Yella Beezy (a.k.a. Markies Conway) has pleaded not guilty to capital murder and denied involvement.
Third defendant
A third defendant, Devin Brown, is also charged with capital murder in the case.
Witness testimony
Dallas police detective BK Nelson testified about coordinated apprehensions of multiple people tied to the case.
Travel records
American Airlines employee Diala Alrihani detailed flight records showing Yella Beezy and associates traveled between Dallas and Los Angeles in November 2020.
Jewelry orders
Karim Ali, owner of Manhattan Jewelers, testified about custom jewelry orders for Yella Beezy totaling $76,000.
Cash payments
Defense highlighted surveillance video showing Kewon White paying with rubber-banded cash stacks in November 2020.
Trial progress
The trial is entering its second week with key testimony from multiple witnesses.
What happens next
Yella Beezy's trial continues with potential new testimony from Jose Bodega and other witnesses.
Here's the gist
Yella Beezy faces up to life in prison if convicted of capital murder for hiring a hitman to kill rival rapper MO3 in 2020.
