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id: 70f16a6aef
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-10 19:33 CST
updated: 2026-11-12 14:16 CST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# Jury finds Shane James Jr. guilty of killing four in Austin

A jury found Shane James Jr. guilty of killing four people in Austin on Dec. 5, 2023. He was sentenced to life in prison without parole.

Section: [Public Safety](/austin/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Shane James Jr.](/austin/wiki/shane-james-jr.md)

## Coverage

- [CBS Austin (KEYE)](https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/whats-next-for-shane-james-after-guilty-verdict-in-austin), 2026-11-10 19:33 CST: What's next for Shane James after guilty verdict in Austin?
- [KXAN (NBC)](https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/explaining-how-the-courts-handle-mental-health-cases/), 2026-11-12 14:16 CST: Explaining how the courts handle mental health cases

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