Brother & Sister Murder Trial: Defendants' Sister Describes Mother's Injuries

The defendant's sister, Sonya Henry, said that she believed her siblings were trying to care for their mother, but that they were in over their heads and could barely take care of themselves. Siblings Karen Murray, 49, and Michael Murray, 43, are charged with first-degree murder and aggravated neglect of a vulnerable adult in the death of their 68-year-old mother, Sheila Murray.

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[Nikkifrom]

Brother and sister look like they needed to be cared for too.

[Murphyslaw]

the brother looks like he probably needed to be cared for too

[cynthiakimble]

These siblings clearly needed and still need help. To blame them for this is shameful and heartbreaking. Our system needs help.

[kkw-pal]

The judge should be ashamed of herself for not allowing mental health into this. There is something wrong here .

[stephanierangeard]

These 2 defendants clearly need to be in mental facilities not in a court

[rubyredism]

The entire STATE should be on trial for neglecting THOUSANDS of seniors not getting proper treatments and care. There's no way a person living just at poverty level can afford the cost of home health or skilled nursing facilities. I know that I damn sure cannot. Guess who gets left holding the bag for elder family and those needing specialized care....the family does. Sometimes they are not equipped with the knowledge or equipment it takes to provide such care. These 2 "kids" are freaking innocent. You can't charge someone with a murder just for lack of knowledge. They don't look capable of caring for a dog, let alone an elder with serious medical issues.

[Tessa_Cavanaugh]

This chick wouldn't stay in the family home when she visited cause she said her siblings couldn't keep she let her disabled, bed bound mom stay there😢😢😢😢

[stormiecherie]

EXTENDED FAMILY WOULD COME TO GET HER FRIED CHICKEN BUT WOULDN'T COME HELP TAKE CARE OF HER?? SHAMEFUL SHAMEFUL SHAMEFUL.

[Marcia-ooyc]

She’s in denial. She knew they weren’t capable of taking care of their mom.

[crime_cat]

The fact that the "defendants" are 43 and 49 years old still living in parents' home says something.

[anitatoliver-rodney]

Y’all know this wrong on all levels… the three people that were allowed to take care of this woman were vulnerable adults themselves. This is such an injustice to the brother and sister. 💔 I pray they ask for another trial!

[erickaweaver]

The brother and sister both needed help as well. You can tell they are suffering mentally.

[Felisha]

Went to visit her mom twice before she died and didn’t bother to pull the covers back. Shameful. Her mom suffered in pain and she could’ve helped and did nothing.

[charmaineharbort]

You cannot tell me the other sister did not know something was wrong and that the home didn’t smell weird. She just didn’t want the responsibility of taking care of her mom. Shame on her. She has to take some blame.

[leezanewill-codrington]

Why did the judge stop the line of questioning into the brother's mental health? This case is suspect!!!!

[yvesreneesyverain]

That woman was oblivious to her mother’s care. She left the house since 1994.

[BlessedMomfmTexas]

Seems to me, the state should OWN this one. Why these guys on trial for murder?? This is Ludicrous.

[RacieRain]

There is no way she didn't smell the urine and feces. How did she not see her mom, but she saw her mom? Ridiculous.

[melesajones]

The daughter has been crying the whole time, but the one on the stand is talking like she barely had any emotion at all.

[candacewilson]

I don't believe this was intentional and I don't believe that they should be locked up.