Verdict reached in second trial for man accused of murder

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - A jury deliberated for about 3.5 hours Thursday in the second trial for a man accused of murder in Vanderburgh County.

Brandon Artis is accused of killing Trey McGillicudy in a home on Ravenswood Drive in August of 2022.

Around 4:30 p.m. Thursday, the jury returned a verdict of felony murder, robbery resulting in serious bodily injury, armed robbery, unlawful possession of a firearm, and two counts of intimidation.

A mistrial was previously declared back in February, and his new trial began earlier this week.

During Wednesday’s testimony, the lead detective, the person who called 911 and a witness to the shooting were questioned.

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The defense pointed out facts that had changed in their stories, while the state said the witnesses are under a lot of stress.

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