BELTON, Texas — The punishment phase continued Tuesday for Cedric Marks, an MMA fighter who was recently found guilty of killing his ex-girlfriend Jenna Scott and her male friend Michael Swearingin in 2019.
Police have said the Temple man disposed of both of their remains in Oklahoma.
KXXV journalist Adam Schindler is in court with the coverage.
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Maxwell confessed to helping Marks in the murders and disposing of their bodies.
— adam l. schindler (@adamlschindler1) June 6, 2023
She also helped lead authorities to their bodies in 2019.
When asked by Marks if she ever saw him abuse women, Ginell McDonough said, no.
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A jury on Wednesday found Cedric Marks, an MMA fighter, guilty of killing his ex-girlfriend Jenna Scott and her male friend Michael Swearingin in 2019.
Police say the Temple man disposed of both of their remains in Oklahoma.
The punishment phase is set to begin June 5.
KXXV journalist Adam Schindler is in court with the coverage.
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Day 27 of the Cedric Marks murder trial.
— adam l. schindler (@adamlschindler1) May 24, 2023
After passionate closing arguments, his fate is now in the hands of the jury.
They entered deliberations at 1:37 pm.
Family and friends are emotionally and patiently waiting for the verdict.
