Issiah Ross guilty of 2nd-degree murder in Devin Clark's death; mistrial declared in Woods' case
Last updated: Thursday, January 29, 2026 11:23PM GMT
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Jan 28, 2026, 9:44 PM GMT
Jury done for day after 8-4 split on Lyric Woods
The jury is done for the day after deliberations failed to result in a unanimous verdict.
Judge Stephanie Reese excused the jury and alternates after she reminded them of instructions.
At 4:38 p.m., Reese read that the jury said it had reached a unanimous verdict regarding Devin Clark, but was split 8-4 regarding Lyric Woods.
Deliberations will resume at 9 a.m. Thursday.
Reese said she expected a final decision on Thursday.
Court is in recess.
Jan 28, 2026, 9:30 PM GMT
Jury resumes deliberations after lunch break
The jury came back from a lunch break at 2:10 p.m., and deliberations resumed.
Shortly before 4:30 p.m., the judge said she would bring the jury back into the courtroom.
Jan 28, 2026, 6:33 PM GMT
Judge explains voluntary manslaughter vs 2nd degree murder
Judge is explains the difference between voluntary manslaughter, and second-degree murder.
She is also explaining "state of mind," and more explanation of malice.
Court then breaks for lunch.
Jan 28, 2026, 5:30 PM GMT
Judge gets note from jury
The jury gave a note to the judge overseeing the case asking for a difference between voluntary manslaughter and second degree murder.
The judge announced she is stepping out to review the definition of malice.
She will return to make sure everyone is on the same page about the definition and jury instructions.
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