Thursday, April 22, 2010
Prosecution Wraps Up Lecco Trial
WEST VIRGINIA....
Federal prosecutors have wrapped-up their case against George Lecco, a Mingo County man accused of ordering the 2005 murder of drug informant 33 year old Carla Collins. Prosecutors did not call Patricia Burton to the stand, although she has admitted she helped kill Collins and alleges Lecco wanted Collins dead to protect his drug dealing. She is also the only witness who alleges direct knowledge that Lecco arranged the slaying.
Federal prosecutors have wrapped-up their case against George Lecco, a Mingo County man accused of ordering the 2005 murder of drug informant 33 year old Carla Collins. Prosecutors did not call Patricia Burton to the stand, although she has admitted she helped kill Collins and alleges Lecco wanted Collins dead to protect his drug dealing. She is also the only witness who alleges direct knowledge that Lecco arranged the slaying.
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