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Court says Satanism evidence was allowed in Texas death penalty case
Summary by Barton Creek News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Steven Ardary , as published by FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - News
· July 4, 2026
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Key points The court found that state courts did not act unreasonably in allowing evidence related to the inmate's affiliation with Satanism. A Texas death row inmate's sentence has been upheld by a federal appeals court.
A Texas death row inmate's sentence has been upheld by a federal appeals court. The court found that state courts did not act unreasonably in allowing evidence related to the inmate's affiliation with Satanism.
This evidence was deemed relevant to the issue of "future dangerousness". The decision confirms the inmate's sentence.
Further details on this case are available from the source, including the full ruling and any additional context surrounding the appeal.
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Published: July 4, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - News ·
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