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Tasha Bates murder trial underway in Bradley County TN

1,314 views · Published 28 August 2013 · 0:54 · Indexed 25 October 2026

The murder trial of Tasha Bates continues today.

The 27-year-old mom is on trial in the deaths of her two sons, 3-year-old River and 5-year-old Leland.

Bates is facing felony murder, aggravated child abuse, and meth charges.

The boys were left inside her Toyota Corolla in temperatures of more than 129 degrees.

The day was so hot in fact, that it hit the record books. And now the case is beginning.

Prosecutor Stephen Hatchett says Bates changed her stories about the day, and that she had meth in her system at the time.

Her attorney, Richard Hughes, says the mom loved her children, and while evidence shows irresponsibility and poor decisions, it wasn't murder.

The 16-member jury is made up of five women and 11 men.

The trial resumes today. We'll have live updates at Timesfreepress.com.

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