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Jury acquits man accused of murdering Travis County constable's son

By FOX 7 Austin Digital Team
Published  March 28, 2024 10:14pm CDT
Crime and Public Safety
FOX 7 Austin

Man acquitted of murder

A Travis County jury has acquitted a man accused of murdering a constable's son.

AUSTIN, Texas - A Travis County jury has acquitted a man accused of murdering a constable's son.

In May 2023, 52-year-old Stacey Easley was indicted for the March 2023 shooting death of Johnny Edmonson.

Edmonson is the son of Travis County Precinct One Constable Tonya Nixon. 

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The man was arrested without incident for the fatal shooting of another man in North Austin and has since been booked in the Travis County Jail.

According to arrest paperwork, a witness told police Easley shot Edmonson in a domestic disturbance. 

Jury selection in this case began Monday, March 25 with testimony taking place throughout the week. On Thursday, the jury deliberated and returned a not guilty verdict.

In a statement, Travis County DA Jose Garza thanked the jury and expressed sympathy for Edmonson's family.