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Trial of man charged in his mother's death begins
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· August 4, 2026
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Key takeaway Testimony in the trial began on Tuesday in 20th District Court, with the first prosecution witness called to the stand.
A trial is underway in Milam County for a 30-year-old man accused of murdering his mother. The man, identified as Colton Coufal, is facing charges in connection with his mother's death. The body of Coufal's mother was found in a river, although few details are available about the circumstances surrounding her death.
Testimony in the trial began on Tuesday in 20th District Court, with the first prosecution witness called to the stand. Further information about the case and trial can be found through FOX 44 News, which is providing coverage of the proceedings in Cameron, Texas.
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Published: August 4, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 44 News (KWKT) ·
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