Miles Bench Trial: Stepfather Takes Stand, Sentencing Starts
The stepfather of Miles Bench takes the stand as sentencing begins in Stephens County.
Miles Bench was found guilty of first degree murder, for the killing of Braylee Henry at a Velma convenience store.
Bench's stepfather testified he and his stepson had a domestic dispute in 2008 while living in Illinois.
The stepfather said Bench had been arguing with him about chores, and Bench's mother suggested they "duke it out."
The man said Bench punched him in the eye multiple times then put him into a sleeper hold.
The state called two Velma teenagers to testify about encounters they had with Bench at the store.
One of the girls said Bench showed aggressive behavior, chasing her car in the parking lot.
She said he wanted to learn her name and asked if they could hang out later.
The other testified she was at the convenience store the day before the muder.
She said Bench followed her around the store and told her she was pretty after he put his arm around her.
We'll have more from Duncan coming up tonight on KFDX 3 News.
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