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Hopkins County murder re-trial set for Monday

By Scott Harvey

Hopkins County – Jury selection begins today in the re-trial of a Hopkins County man, accused of murdering his brother.

John Arlen Walkers, of Pickton, was convicted in 2004 and sentenced to 30 years in prison. His convicted was then overturned on appeal.

District Attorney Martin Braddy will prosecute, and Ron Fergerson will represent Walters.