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UPDATE: Todric McDonald found guilty of capital murder, sentenced to life without parole

Todric McDonald was accused of killing two men at an apartment in Waco in 2014. He was found guilty of capital murder in court on Thursday.

WACO, Texas — Todric McDonald was found guilty of capital murder on Thursday, and he was handed a life sentence without parole, McLennan County District Attorney Barry Johnson said. 

According to police, the 32-year-old shot and killed two men in an apartment at the intersection of 26th Street and Grim Avenue on May 12, 2014.

Justin Gonzales, 24, and Ulyssess Gonzales, 30, were the victims of the apartment murders. 

McDonald's trial began Monday.

During Tuesday's testimonies, a witness described her drug use and connection to the case around the time the two men were killed. Another woman took the stand and described her friendship with McDonald before the shooting. 

McDonald also faced additional charges of aggravated robbery, evading arrest and aggravated assault. 

Police said five hours before the double homicide, McDonald and another suspect were involved in an altercation with a person in the 2300 block of Morrow Avenue, who was able to get away unharmed, according to police. 

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