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Shane James trial: Opening arguments begin for man accused of killing 6, injuring 3 others — Photo: Fox 7 Austin

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Shane James trial: Opening arguments begin for man accused of killing 6, injuring 3 others

AUSTIN, Texas - Opening arguments started the trial for Shane James, Jr.

By By Angela Shen·2 hr ago

AUSTIN, Texas - Opening arguments started the trial for Shane James, Jr., the man accused of murdering six people and wounding three others.

His attorneys plan to use the insanity defense, arguing there were "laser masters" in his mind.

The backstory: The shooting spree happened on Dec. 5, 2023.

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