New trial in stun-gun death stirs hope for Eurie Martin’s family
SANDERSVILLE, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A second trial is moving forward in the case of Eurie Martin, who died after cops repeatedly stunned him in Washington County.
The 58-year-old – whose family said he had a history of mental health issues – was simply walking through the area on his way from one place to another.
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On Thursday, there was a hearing in Washington County to discuss pre-trial motions. Several of Martin’s family and friends were in attendance.
“They just want justice. They want this to end, but they want justice. In a predicament like this, they need ,” said Leonard Jordan, a family friend and Georgia Civil Rights Memorial Group member.
In July 2017, Martin died on the side of a rural road after officers used stun guns on him.
The deputies repeatedly stunning him were Henry Lee Copeland, Michael Howell and Rhett Scott.
For nearly seven years, Martin’s family and friends have been fighting for justice.
It’s been a long road.
“They went through some obstacles, but we feel justice will prevail,” said Jordan.
A 2021 trial ended with the judge declaring a mistrial for the former deputies charged with Martin’s murder.
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Now a new trial is moving forward in September or October. It’s expected to last a couple of weeks.
Martin had a history of schizophrenia and was walking for 30 miles to see relatives on a hot summer day when someone he asked for water called 911 and reported him as a suspicious person.
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