Murder charge dismissed against man now in vegetative state
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February 5, 2017
SAYRE, Okla. (AP) — Murder and other charges in Oklahoma have been dismissed against a Nevada man who was beaten while in jail after his arrest.
Beckham County District Attorney Angela Marsee asked to dismiss the charges against 54-year-old Russell Dumlao of Reno in January, writing that Dumlao has traumatic brain injury and a poor prognosis for recovery. Marsee wrote that the charges would be refiled if Dumlao's condition improves.
Dumlao was arrested on a first-degree murder complaint for the November death of Jerry Essary, whose burned body was found inside his burning home near Sayre, abou...
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