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Milam Co. Coufal murder trial ends in mistrial but case not over
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Roland Richter , as published by FOX 44 News (KWKT)
· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway They released a statement after the trial ended in 20th District Court.
A mistrial has been declared in the murder trial of Colton Coufal in Milam County. Despite this outcome, law enforcement and prosecutors indicate that the case is still ongoing. Milam County officials, including Sheriff Mike Clore and District Attorney Brian Price, have commented on the mistrial.
They released a statement after the trial ended in 20th District Court. Further details about the case and the statement from officials are available from local news sources, including FOX 44 News.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 11, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 44 News (KWKT) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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