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section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-09 09:06 CST
updated: 2026-11-09 14:41 CST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# Attorneys make final arguments in Shane James capital murder trial

After eight days of testimony in the capital murder trial of Shane James, attorneys for both sides made final arguments to jurors in Travis County.

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

## Coverage

- [KXAN (NBC)](https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/final-witness-a-psychiatrist-to-testify-in-austin-capital-murder-trial/), 2026-11-09 09:06 CST: Final mental health arguments made in Austin capital murder trial
- [CBS Austin (KEYE)](https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/day-8-of-shane-james-trial-prosecution-psychiatrist-testifies-ahead-of-closing-arguments), 2026-11-09 14:41 CST: Day 8 of Shane James trial: Prosecution psychiatrist testifies ahead of closing arguments

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