A juror received a mysterious text before convicting a drug trafficker in San Diego kidnapping/murder case, now the defense might want a new trial
Brian Alexis Patron Lopez was found guilty for his role in killing a 19-year-old San Diego resident over about 2-3 pounds of meth. Then the text message came to the court's attention.
In March, a jury found Tijuana resident Brian Alexis Patron Lopez guilty for his role in the kidnapping and murder of a 19-year-old kid from San Diego who stole a few pounds of meth, as several media outlets have already covered. Four others have already taken plea deals and are waiting for a sentencing hearing on July 11.
Now comes the lates…