Trial has started in cold case Keith Combs- Eugene Ellis
The long awaited trial in the cases of Keith Combs and Eugene Ellis has started.
“Edward Jesus Elias and Leopoldo Castro Chavez II, both 36, are each charged with two counts of murder in the Sept. 25, 1993, deaths of 20-year-old Eugene “Cliff” Ellis and 23-year-old Keith Combs. The victims were stationed aboard the aircraft carrier USS Constellation.”
Chavez’s DNA was found on the inside of Combs’ pockets.
“Because they were 17 at the time of the killings, the defendants are not eligible for the death penalty. They face life in prison without parole if convicted of murder and special circumstance allegations of murder during a robbery and multiple murders.”
According to the prosecution, both victims were shot three times from close range — Combs in the back, side of the head and back of the head, and Ellis in the chest, temple and side of the head. What exactly the evidence against Elias is, is not clear to me.
To be continued!
Categories: Cold Case News, Solved, Unsolved
Tags: Autopsy, Ballistics, California, Crime Scene, DNA, Eugene Ellis, Evidence, Forensics, Keith Combs, Unsolved Homicide, Victim
desperate for updates on murder trial of keith combs and eugene ellis…prosecution rested yesterday ! defense possibly today ! help me follow this case here in new jersey… my sister is the wife of keith combs, and we were unable to attend…
@Donna: Check DCC … the update is there!
Cliff Ellis is my son’s half brother. Cliff’s given name was Patterson. Cliff’s mother moved away and after quite a few years my first husband gave him up for adoption to Mr. Ellis. David Patterson died a few months after Cliff.
Our family is so gratified that these killers have been brought to justice. It won’t bring him back, but I know it will help Muffie and Charlie. Thanks for caring.
Blessings,
Haven Conner