Brooks Siblings Face Murder Trial | Baton Rouge News

Three suspects stand trial for the brutal murder of 65-year-old Herman Harris, shot in his sleep with a pillow to muffle the sound. Rilonda Brooks is accused of orchestrating the crime, her brother David of aiding setup, and Johnnie Hicks of pulling the trigger — with Javadda Lewis, a cooperating witness, set to testify. Prosecutors paint a clear picture, but defense lawyers argue it’s a setup: Hicks was framed, David had no clue, and Rilonda was betrayed. Emotional testimony from Harris’ wife and his civil attorney shook the courtroom on day one. Charges include murder conspiracy, solicitation, and obstruction — and the jury’s verdict could shake a community. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1fef83d2225429d1