Gavel striking judgement block
The final verdict has been declared for a 2021 murder trial. Dana Combs, a Shreveport man, was found guilty as charged of second-degree murder by a 12-person jury. Combs was convicted of killing Colvin Wayne Germany, his cousin’s boyfriend, in April 2021 following a heated dispute over financial matters.
The jury, through eye-witness testimonies, learned that Germany and his girlfriend engaged in an argument after discovering suspicious text messages on Germany’s phone. Germany then decided to leave his girlfriend, taking with him her tax refund money. The girlfriend later informed Combs and other family members about Germany’s action.
In response to the allegation against Germany, Combs, accompanied by a group of people, set out for Germany’s house situated at the 4100 block of Theo Street. They laid in wait by a vacant property across the street, armed with firearms and pipes. Once Germany was observed arriving to collect the rest of his possessions, Combs confronts him, firing multiple shots, and ultimately causing Germany’s demise.
A medical pathologist verified that bullets struck Germany in the hands, neck, and back. The orientation of his injuries suggests that his hands were most likely on the steering wheel of his vehicle when he was shot. After shooting Germany, Combs removed the lifeless body out of the vehicle and drove off.
During the subsequent investigation and court process, Combs attempted to prevent the witnesses, which included his brother and cousin, from appearing in court. He sent menacing messages hoping to have them recant their testimonies. Combs claimed self-defense in his testimony, asserting that Germany was reaching for a gun when he approached the vehicle.
A rebuttal by an investigating officer exposed Combs’ inconsistent statements when compared to the evidence gathered. The officer critiqued Combs’ behavior and the changes in his statements between the event and the trial.
Dana Combs now faces a life sentence without the possibility of parole, probation, or suspended sentence. The sentencing is scheduled for March 20, 2024. The trial marks a significant moment in Shreveport’s fight against crime, setting an example for all potential wrongdoers that justice will prevail.
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