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Jody Hernandez found guilty of murder after shooting cousin in face
Summary by The Odessa Editorial Desk · As published by CBS7 / KOSA-TV News (firstalert7.com)
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Hernandez will now await sentencing, with the punishment phase set to begin on Thursday at 9 a.
A man from Post, Texas, has been found guilty of murder. The guilty verdict was handed down in the case of Jody Hernandez, who shot his cousin in the face. The incident occurred three years ago and the victim was Arthur Zapata Sr.
m. Further details about the case and the events surrounding the murder are available from the source. The outcome of the sentencing phase will determine the punishment for Hernandez.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: CBS7 / KOSA-TV News (firstalert7.com) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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