It's been almost 10 months since the crime. Jason Payne was arrested for two counts of murder. His wife 35 year old Nichole Payne, and his stepson 16 year old Austin Taylor Wages were found dead in their Wood County home last December. More >>
Investigators have charged a couple in connection to a hit-and-run that killed a horse and injured a rider. The Charleston County Sheriff's Office arrested Steven and Caroline Muckenfuss.More >>
On Friday night, police were in patrol in the area of Brownswood Road and Comsee Lane when officers spotted the suspects' vehicle crossing a double solid line in the roadway twice.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:32 AM EDT2013-05-21 14:32:52 GMT
A teen boy is facing charges for an attempted kidnapping that seems ripped straight from the scripts of a film. The alleged crime was reported to police on Friday, May 17 from theMore >>
A teen boy is facing charges for an attempted kidnapping that seems ripped straight from the scripts of a film.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:11 AM EDT2013-05-21 11:11:38 GMT
A California winery is recovering four cases of Cabernet Sauvignon that have aged on the floor of Charleston Harbor for the past three months.More >>
A California winery is recovering four cases of Cabernet Sauvignon that have aged on the floor of Charleston Harbor for the past three months.More >>
WOOD COUNTY, TX (KLTV) -
Jason Payne, currently serving a life sentence for the murders of his wife and stepson, will stand trial again for the killings. The court says that though the evidence in the case was legally sufficient to support Payne's conviction, the case is remanded for a new trial because the 12th Court of Appeals erred in admitting certain statements during the trial, stating they were inadmissible hearsay.
The State Court of Criminal Appeals said that those statements were likely harmful, so they have granted a new trial.
In December 2007 it was reported Payne actually dialed 9-1-1 after discovering the bodies inside his Quitman home. The victims were in separate rooms with gunshot wounds.
Within the months that followed, evidence, such as two large holes which appeared to be graves, were located on the property just behind the residence, leading to the arrest.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:15 PM EDT2013-05-21 16:15:40 GMT
Smith County Sheriff's Department responded a short time ago to a call from west Smith county.The call was in the 100 block of Patton Street, south of 64W. When deputies arrived, they say they were toldMore >>
Smith County Sheriff's Department responded a short time ago to a call from west Smith county.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 9:11 AM EDT2013-05-20 13:11:23 GMT
DPS officials confirm that one person is dead following an accident involving a motorcycle and an 18-wheeler .Authorities say the accident happened near the intersection of County Road 2142 and County RoadMore >>
DPS officials confirm that one person is dead following an accident involving a motorcycle and an 18-wheeler.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 3:24 AM EDT2013-05-20 07:24:46 GMT
Fire departments from Arp, Troup and Whitehouse responded to a house fire that broke at approximately 8:30 P.M. Sunday at 210 W Melton St in Troup.More >>
Fire departments from Arp, Troup and Whitehouse responded to a house fire that broke at approximately 8:30 P.M. Sunday at 210 W Melton St in Troup.More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 10:46 PM EDT2013-05-15 02:46:58 GMT
A Henderson County home was gutted by fire on Tuesday night.Volunteer fire crews from Brownsboro, Chandler, and Dixie responded to a home in the 600 block of Hamilton Boulevard in Chandler around 6:30More >>
Multiple fire crews respond to Tuesday evening fire.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:32 AM EDT2013-05-21 14:32:52 GMT
A teen boy is facing charges for an attempted kidnapping that seems ripped straight from the scripts of a film. The alleged crime was reported to police on Friday, May 17 from theMore >>
A teen boy is facing charges for an attempted kidnapping that seems ripped straight from the scripts of a film.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:53 AM EDT2013-05-21 15:53:18 GMT
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental control has ordered a North Charleston clinic to cease and desist all invasive procedures after three people contracted hepatitis B after receivingMore >>
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental control has ordered a North Charleston clinic to cease and desist all invasive procedures after three people contracted Hepatitis B after receiving injections there.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:33 AM EDT2013-05-21 15:33:38 GMT
The X-Factor is scouting talent for their next season, and this week they're checking out what the Lowcountry has to offer.Producers are set up at the North Charleston Coliseum on Tuesday and Wednesday.Rumors have been swirling that singer Kelly Rowland could get a spot on the panel of Fox's popular talent show. Thename of Mexican singer Paulina Rubio has also been bandied about.Click here to get free tickets to be part of the audience.Copyright 2013 WCSC. All rights reserved.More >>
The X-Factor is scouting talent for their next season, and this week they're checking out what the Lowcountry has to offer.Producers are set up at the North Charleston Coliseum on Tuesday and Wednesday.Rumors have been swirling that singer Kelly Rowland could get a spot on the panel of Fox's popular talent show. Thename of Mexican singer Paulina Rubio has also been bandied about.Click here to get free tickets to be part of the audience.Copyright 2013 WCSC. All rights reserved.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 8:11 AM EDT2013-05-21 12:11:06 GMT
Dorchester District 2 administrators and teachers packed the county's council chambers in support of their 20,000 students. "We have done a whole lot with so little for so long," says Wally Baird, principalMore >>
Dorchester District Two says it will be in the red in the upcoming school year. The district presented its$158 million budget to the Dorchester County Council Monday night.More >>
Jason Payne (Source: Wood County Sheriff's Department)
