# Yella Beezy murder trial jurors hear key witness testimony

> Yella Beezy's murder trial jurors finally hear testimony from key witness Jose Bodega.
- Title: Yella Beezy murder trial jurors hear key witness testimony
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: breaking, yella beezy, mo3, jose bodega, kewon white, devin brown, capital murder, dallas, murder trial, interstate 35, federal marshals, dallas police
- Source: FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth — https://fox4news.com/news/yella-beezy-trial-dallas-rapper-mo3-murder-day-5
- Author: Tracy DeLatte
- Published: 2026-11-02T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: breaking, yella beezy, mo3, jose bodega, kewon white, devin brown, capital murder, dallas, murder trial, interstate 35, federal marshals, dallas police
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Yella Beezy faces up to life in prison if convicted of capital murder for hiring a hitman to kill rival rapper MO3 in 2020.