October 2022

Questions in murder case shows need for eyewitness identification reform in Missouri

Nathan Hawkins has never denied fatally shooting Eric Cooper in Monroe County nearly 25 years ago. The 42-year-old Missouri man was 19 when he was convicted of first-degree murder and armed criminal action. Thanks to the testimony of Donald “Uncle Mo” Smith, the only eyewitness to the shooting, a Monroe County jury rejected self-defense claims and found Hawkins guilty of his crimes. He has been in a Missouri prison since.

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Ike turns 132

This weekend, Denison will be celebrating former President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s 132nd birthday in conjunction with honoring the 150th birthday of the city of Denison.

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