Jurors in the trial of Frank Falcon were shown body-camera video and heard testimony Wednesday that prosecutors said strengthens their case against the defendant accused of killing his mother and wounding his stepfather nearly four full years ago.
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Falcon, 47, has been charged with fatally shooting his mother, Linda Webster, and injuring his stepfather, Mark Webster, after allegedly breaking into their homeProsecutors allege Falcon was being evicted for failing to pay property taxes on the residence the couple allowed him to live in. One of the most significant moments for jurors came through body-camera footage from a responding officer. In the video, Mark Webster, who survived the shooting, identified Falcon as the shooter. “I think it was Frank Falcon, my stepson,” Webster was heard saying in the recording played in court. Webster also told officers where Falcon lived. Police testified they later located Falcon outside a vehicle near that residence. An officer, who took the stand Wednesday, said Falcon’s appearance at the time of his arrest stood out.Jurors were also shown evidence related to Falcon’s arrest, which included testimony that he initially fled from officers and was tased before he was taken into custody. The officer said Falcon was no longer wearing the gloves once he was arrested, but they were later found on the ground. Falcon’s gloves were also shown to the jury.If found guilty, Falcon would automatically be sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.Erica Hernandez Erica Hernandez is an Emmy award-winning journalist with 15 years of experience in the broadcast news business. Erica has covered a wide array of stories all over Central and South Texas. She's currently the court reporter and cohost of the podcast Texas Crime Stories.Any Baby Can of Southwest Texas expands Spanish services, encourages other do the sameWhen does San Antonio typically see its last freeze? History says it dependsWhat you need to know about Texas Education Freedom AccountsLawmakers react to reported ICE purchase of East Side warehouseSubstance use presentation hits home for San Antonio students10 Kerr County families to receive free homes after deadly floodingSan Antonio’s oldest gay bar faces closure over lack of sprinklers.Jen Tobias-Struski visits SA Clubhouse to highlight life-changing storiesSpurs’ Mitch Johnson lands NBA Western Conference All-Star coaching jobNeighbors concerned about ICE potentially buying warehouseSights and Sounds: Hundreds protest against ICE in downtown San AntonioCybersecurity expert warn of rising ghost tapping scam targeting credit cards, digital wallets
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