Mysterious text message murder case ends in not guilty verdict
A Washington County jury found Derek Politte not guilty in the murder case of Christian Hildebrandt, which involved a text message plea for help.
A Washington County jury has found Derek Politte not guilty of killing Christian Hildebrandt. It’s the case involving Hildebrant’s text message plea for help.
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