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Judge Abruptly Exits During Arizona Rancher's Trial for Migrant's Murder

Jurors visit crime scene as trial of George Alan Kelly, accused of killing a migrant on his property, enters its third week.

  • Jurors were taken to George Alan Kelly’s ranch to view the location of the shooting as the trial progresses.
  • Judge Thomas Fink left the courtroom abruptly, citing frustrations with the prolonged proceedings.
  • Kelly, 75, is charged with second-degree murder in the January 2023 shooting of Gabriel Cuen-Buitimea.
  • The defense argues Kelly fired warning shots and did not aim directly at the migrants.
  • The trial is expected to conclude next week, with the jury beginning deliberations on Thursday.
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