SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. ( WBRC ) - A Shelby County woman is now facing a murder charge in the death of her husband, four years after her son was arrested and charged with shooting and killing his stepdad.

Debbie Bass is charged with murder in the death of David Yearber, who was shot and killed on July 25, 2021. Police arrested Yearber’s stepson and Bass’ son, Brandon Chase Bass , in September of 2021 and charged him with murder.

The Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded to a scene on Pine Street and found 56-year-old David Yearber dead in the yard.

According to court records, Brandon Bass is set to go to trial in the case next week, and his mother is listed as a potential witness.

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