The trial for a Kaufman County man accused of capital murder is underway Monday.

Kaufman County man accused of murder

Trevor McEuen, 33, allegedly shot and killed his neighbor, Aaron Martinez, in 2023 .

Hours before his trial was first set to begin, on May 5, he allegedly removed his court-ordered ankle monitor and fled his home. At that time, Gov. Greg Abbott placed McEuen on Texas's 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List.

He was apprehended about a month later at his grandmother's house , covered in mud and without shoes. McEuen's attorney, Abigail Spain, said he was hiding there, reportedly concealing himself under the home.

Authorities said McEuen's location was determined through surveillance and inter-agency intelligence sharing. He now faces additional charges, including five coun

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