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    Trial continues Thursday in prison counselor’s slaying

    By Jason Kotowski,

    4 hours ago

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    BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Trial resumed Thursday afternoon for Sebastian Parra and Robert Roberts, charged with murder and attempted robbery in the slaying of a prison counselor who was charging an electric vehicle.

    Prosecutors say Parra handed Roberts a gun, and Roberts shot Benny Alcala Jr., 43, when the counselor ran after they tried to rob him at a charging station near the Target on Stockdale Highway the evening of Aug. 24, 2022.

    Parra and Roberts face life terms in prison if convicted. Each blames the other for the killing.

    The trial began July 1.

    17 News will live blog Thursday’s proceedings.

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