Crime & Safety

Susan And Blane Barksdale Appear In Tucson Courts After Capture

One day after capture, Susan Barksdale and Blane Barksdale made an appearance in federal and county courts in Tucson Thursday.

The Barksdales appeared in Pima County Superior Court Thursday where they were given an arraignment date after hearing the charges against them. They had appeared in federal court earlier on Thursday, separately,
The Barksdales appeared in Pima County Superior Court Thursday where they were given an arraignment date after hearing the charges against them. They had appeared in federal court earlier on Thursday, separately, (Google Maps)

TUCSON, AZ – Just one day following their Wednesday night capture, Susan Barksdale and Blane Barksdale appeared in two Tucson courts Thursday. First was a federal court appearance Thursday afternoon, in which Blane Barksdale and Susan Barksdale separately appeared. First, Susan Barksdale entered the courtroom, shackled and sniffling. Next, four armed law enforcement officers entered the courtroom following a stone-faced, shackled Blane Barksdale. The federal charges against the couple were dismissed.

Thursday evening in Pima County court, charges against the Barksdales were read, an arraignment date was given and bail bonds were set.

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