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Trial begins Monday for man accused of helping dispose of 2 bodies in ‘Texas Killing Fields’ murders
Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk Brittany Taylor , as published by Click2Houston KPRC2 Local
· August 28, 2026
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Key points The man, James Elmore, has been charged with manslaughter, tampering with evidence, and possession of child pornography. The charges against Elmore are related to the deaths of Laura Miller and Audrey Cook.
A trial is set to begin for a man facing multiple charges. He is accused of helping to conceal the bodies of two women. The man, James Elmore, has been charged with manslaughter, tampering with evidence, and possession of child pornography. His bond has been set at $4.5 million.
The charges against Elmore are related to the deaths of Laura Miller and Audrey Cook. A longtime suspect in the case, Clyde Edwin Hedrick, died by suicide in March. He was never charged in connection with the deaths.
Further details about the case and the trial are available. The allegations against Elmore involve his alleged role in helping to hide the remains of the two women.
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Category: News Published: August 28, 2026 Source: Click2Houston KPRC2 Local Reading time: 1 min
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