Jury Names Released in Teeple Verdict | Savannah News

A judge just ordered the release of jury names in the high-profile Chatham County case involving Charles Teeple, convicted in the 2019 death of 66-year-old Bruce Helmly. The incident began with a bar fight on Wilmington Island, leading to charges including battery, involuntary manslaughter, and exploiting an elderly person. The state pushed for juror names after Teeple’s team requested a hearing, citing affidavits from two jurors — though those affidavits lacked contact info and the state denies any jury-bailiff communication. Deliberations included two pauses, including one about reaching a unanimous verdict — the judge said it was too early to worry. The jury ultimately reached a unanimous decision, and Teeple’s sentencing hearing was canceled; his next court date is April 7. 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/7f03af84d7b293d6