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Yesterday at 2:15 PM  Friday, the Chief Medical Examiner for Richland County continued his testimony about the autopsies he performed on Tammy Jo Parker and Bryan Capnerhurst, who were shot to death in April 2012.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  The man accused of shooting his wife and family friend broke down after the jury left the courtroom for an afternoon break Thursday.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Testimony in the Brett Parker double-murder trial got emotional Wednesday afternoon.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  After Tuesday's information overload in the courtroom, which included almost a dozen witness testimonies, viewing home security system video and a replay of the chaotic 911 call, the Brett Parker murder trial has proved to be slowing once again.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  The  pace of the Brett Parker trial picked up Tuesday, as many witnesses took the stand; all from the Richland County Sheriff's Department.

Monday, May 13, 2013  Monday marked day 3 of the Brett Parker double murder trial.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Since Brett Parker first appeared in court Monday, his father Jack has been in the seat right behind him, however  that changed Thursday morning.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Both the prosecution and defense coming out of the gate strong to deliver their opening statements Wednesday, showing this will be anything but a quick and simple trial.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Almost a hundred potential jurors for the Brett Parker murder trial filled a court room Tuesday afternoon.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  A Midlands man accused of shooting and killing his wife and business partner appeared in court Monday.

Saturday, April 20, 2013  An Irmo man who prosecutors say killed his wife and a man his sports betting ring owed $20,000 is invoking South Carolina's "stand your ground" shooting law in his defense.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  The trial for the man accused of killing two people at a home in an upscale Irmo neighborhood last April has be set for the week of May 6.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  Two more men have been arrested in the investigation of a sports gambling ring in Richland County.

Friday, March 15, 2013  The Richland County Sheriff’s Department has arrested twelve men as part of their investigation into a sports betting operation that was discovered as part of a double homicide last summer.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  The Federal Grand Jury in Columbia returned indictments against three Midlands men Tuesday in connection with an illegal gambling business.