Defonta Butler is on trial for the murder of Jeffery L. Johnson, whom he allegedly shot on Sept. 22, 2023. The prosecution stated that the two men had a prior history, with Johnson previously charged ...

Assistant Erie County District Steven Liboski warned jurors that they would hear and see some difficult things as the murder trial of Defonta Butler began May 30. What they would not hear ...

Police have charged 30-year-old Defonta L.D. Butler in the homicide. More: Erie man shot by suspect in 2015 charged with fatally shooting him near French Street.

Defonta Butler is on trial for the murder of Jeffery L. Johnson, whom he allegedly shot on Sept. 22, 2023. The prosecution stated that the two men had a prior history, ...