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Murder Kidnapping Case of Henry Dinkins Now in Hands of Scott County Judge Henry Latham

The family of Breasia Terrell being interviewed by local news after closing arguments in the Henry Dinkins trial
Michelle O'Neill
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WVIK News
The family of Breasia Terrell being interviewed by local news after closing arguments in the Henry Dinkins trial

On Tuesday, he heard closing arguments in the trial of the Davenport man accused of killing 10-year-old Breasia Terrell.

Scott County Attorney Kelly Cunningham gave a lengthy review of the evidence presented over the past 2 1/2 weeks.

During his closing arguments, Dinkins' attorney, Chad Frese, accused the prosecution of spinning a "fairytale" that Dinkins ever intended to hurt the girl. He says the state can't prove its claim that she was sexually assaulted, and that the case is full of serious and reasonable doubt.

In her rebuttal, Assistant Scott County Attorney, Elizabeth O'Donnell, said the evidence points to the guilt of Dinkins, the last person to have been with the girl before she was killed.

The judge is expected issue a verdict in a few days.

Officially, Michelle's title for 28 years was WVIK News Editor. She did everything there is to do in the newsroom and whatever was needed around the radio station. She also served as Acting News Director from September 2023 - January 2024.
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