One year ago, police said three teens stole the horses and rode off with them.A vehicle struck them while they were riding, killing two horses and one of the teens.The other two were arrested, and one was set to go to trial, but now, he has the chance to have his case dismissed.The horses’ owner was prepared to attend a trial on Monday, a trial that kept getting postponed. But he said he got a call this week that there wouldn’t be a trial.
Back in March 2023, Dallas police said three teens took off with three of Gooch’s horses in the middle of the night.Near Great Trinity Forest Way and Interstate 45, a vehicle struck the group riding on horseback, killing two of Gooch’s horses, along with a 14-year-old.A 17-year-old and a 16-year-old were hospitalized and taken into custody. Gooch said the 16-year-old’s trial was set for Monday, March 18, and he was asked to attend.