Press Coverage

May 4, 2006

Convicted Killers Appeal To Lubbock Judge

News Channel 11, Lubbock TX

Two convicted killers are appealing to a Lubbock judge for a second chance. "We're hoping that, very shortly, these people will be found innocent and released," said Defense Attorney Barry McNeil.

Alberto Sifuentes and Jesus Ramirez appeared in a Lubbock Courtroom Thursday to ask for a new trial. Both are serving life prison terms for the 1996 murder of a Littlefield convenience clerk.

Defense lawyers claim the original witness gave false testimony in the case. The Lubbock judge can not make the final decision. He can only make a recommendation to the Criminal Court of Appeals.