Victim's family testifies in Jerry Elders trial: 'You always think you have more time'

Day two in the sentencing phase for Jerry Elders on Tuesday was bogged down with questions about prison conditions and procedure. But the day ended with testimony from the victim’s family as they described what Elders took from them. Elders was found guilty of capital murder for the 2021 death of 60-year-old Robin Waddell. Before her murder, Elders shot a Burleson police officer. Elders’ crime spree started when he shot Burleson Police Officer Joshua Lott during a traffic stop.

"Waddell's second child, Phillip Waddell, also took the stand. "She was my answer to everything basically," he said. "It’s just the small things. ‘Hey Mom, I have a property tax bill. Help me.’ She guided me through life."Waddell had multiple grandchildren. Family photos were shown in court on Tuesday.Cook says the murder has made her children and even her more fearful.

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