Two Ex-Cops Face Joint Murder Trial | Jackson News

Two former Jackson police officers, Kenya McCarty and Avery Willis, are facing a joint second-degree murder indictment tied to the death of Keith Murriel on New Year’s Eve 2023 — a case now set for trial after prosecutors argue combining charges will streamline proceedings and save taxpayer money, while defense teams brace for battle over excessive Taser use and improper handling in custody. 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/ab990ca52208880c