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Officials seek death penalty in Byrd murder case
Three white men are charged in Jasper County with the murder of James Byrd Jr. after dragging him behind a pickup for over two miles. District Attorney Gray says capital murder could apply, with possible death penalty, while investigators review facts and federal hate crime options. President Clinton said federal help is available and the case draws nationwide attention.
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