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One year after the devastating K Street shooting in Sacramento that claimed six lives and wounded twelve, the trial of two defendants—Dandrae Martin and Mtula Payton—hit a major turning point: the jury couldn’t reach a unanimous verdict on all murder charges, leaving the case unresolved and paving the way for a potential new trial in October. Their third co-defendant, Smiley Martin, died in jail last year from an overdose. With closing arguments wrapped up in July and the jury deadlocked, the defense argued self-defense wasn’t proven, while prosecutors maintained guilt was clear. If convicted, both face life in prison—underscoring the long, complex journey toward justice for victims and their families.

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