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Cleared of murder, Charles Mayhew Jr. dies
Though she sued him — and won — for the wrongful death of her father, Amanda Dealey made peace with her brother, Charles Mayhew Jr. on his deathbed. He died in Dec. 2004 of encephalopathy, complications from a head injury and other medical problems at age 52.

Mayhew Jr. arrested for murder, but not indicted
Three months after being held liable civilly, police charge Charles Mayhew Jr. for his father's 1998 shooting death. Authorities credit testimony from the civil case as the additional proof they needed to make the arrest. A grand jury, however, later declined to indict him in the crime.
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Jury finds Mayhew liable for death
A jury has found Charles Mayhew Jr. responsible for the shotgun death of his father, a Texas millionaire, and awarded $26 million in damages to his sister.
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Neighbor denies threats
The man Charles "Chuck" Mayhew Jr. claims actually killed his father took the stand Thursday and for a second time denied ever threatening the slain millionaire.
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Friend: Millionaire feared neighbor not son

Mayhew defends against inconsistencies
A lawyer for Amanda Mayhew Dealey dragged her brother, Charles Mayhew Jr., through a grueling cross-examination Tuesday, implying that Mayhew had lied on numerous occasions about details relating to his father's murder. Mayhew admitted some inconsistencies but blamed his alcoholism.
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Socialite testifies against brother
Amanda Mayhew Dealey testified Wednesday that she believes her brother shot and killed their millionaire father. "It would have been easier to believe someone else did it, but now I do believe Chuck pulled the trigger," she said. Her testimony resumes Friday, when Chuck Mayhew is also expected to take the stand in the Texas wrongful death trial.
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April 15, 2002: Friend says father feared nothing
April 12, 2002: Son denies killing father
April 5, 2002: Detective: Son never tested for gunpowder residue
April 4, 2002: Friend: Chuck threatened my ex
April 3, 2002: CPA: Chuck was abusive, threatening to father
April 2, 2002: Witness: Father had cut son off
April 2, 2002: Witness: Father had cut son off
April 1, 2002: Father feared son's violent outbursts
March 28, 2002: Defendant admits to threatening dad '10000 times'
March 27, 2002: Opening statements kick off sibling trial
Case background: Millionaire murder mystery





    Amanda Mayhew Dealey, the daughter of slain Texas millionaire Charles Mayhew Sr., sues her brother for his wrongful death. Charles Mayhew Jr. has never been criminally charged in the case, nor has the case been solved by police.    
   
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  • Amanda Mayhew Dealey testifies
  • Testimony of Mayhew's executor
  • Defendant's deposition
  • Defense opening
  • Plaintiff opening
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  • Hello, Dad?
    In this transcript of a phone conversation between Charles Mayhew Sr. and Jr., the son threatens his father with bodily harm if he doesn't give him the money he "earned"

  • Dealey's Theory
    In this portion of her deposition, Amanda Mayhew Dealey charges that her brother murdered their father

  • Junior's Defense
    Charles Mayhew Jr. defends himself against his sister's allegations and says there is no evidence to support her claims, according to his deposition

  • Dealey on Evidence
    Amanda Mayhew Dealey responds to questions about the evidence in the case

  • Son's Observations
    Charles Mayhew Jr. describes seeing his slain father's lifeless body

  • Family Ties
    Amanda Mayhew Dealey describes a rocky relationship between her brother and father

  • Notfying Authorities
    Charles Mayhew Jr. describes his demeanor as "numb" as he reported his father's death to 911 operators

  • Plaintiff's Petition
    Amanda Mayhew Dealey filed this petition to sue her brother for the wrongful death of their father

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