Blog from Shenandoah Murder Trial

After a 1:50 charge by Judge William Baldwin, the jury has gone into deliberation in the case of the Commonwealth vs Derrick Donchak and Brandon Piekarsky.

Closing arguments ended at noon today.

No timetable for how long it will take for the jury to return a verdict.

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Jurors in the Shenandoah beating trial had each charge against Derrick Donchak and Brandon Piekarsky explained in detail by Judge William Baldwin this afternoon.

The process details how jurors should weigh the evidence presented in considering whether the accused are guilty of the crimes they are accused of.

Baldwin told jurors to be careful in considering testimony from the other boys who were in the area of the Vine Street Park in Shenandoah on July 12, 2008.

Jury members are now deliberating.