A Mobile County jury began deliberating Thursday in the murder retrial of a Prichard man accused of fatally shooting another man on Lefevre Street more than three years ago.
Jordan Miller is charged with murder in the death of 24-year-old Phillip Glover, who was shot on Lefevre Street in Mobile in April 2023. Prosecutors allege Miller was responsible for the killing, while the defense has contested the state’s case.
This is not the first time a jury has heard the case. Last year, a Mobile County judge declared a mistrial after jurors deadlocked 11 to one in favor of acquitting Miller, prompting prosecutors to bring the charge back for a second trial.
Jury Set to Resume Deliberations
Jurors in the current trial are scheduled to return to the courthouse Friday morning at 9 a.m. to continue weighing the evidence, and a verdict could come as early as tomorrow. As with any deliberation, the length of time jurors take can vary widely depending on the complexity of the evidence and the degree of agreement among panel members.
A Case Rooted in a 2023 Shooting
The shooting that led to the charges occurred in April 2023 on Lefevre Street, a residential corridor in Mobile. Glover, 24, died as a result of the shooting, and investigators subsequently identified Miller, of Prichard, as a suspect.
Hung juries and mistrials, like the one that occurred in Miller’s first trial, are not uncommon in serious felony cases and do not resolve guilt or innocence. Under Alabama law, prosecutors are permitted to retry a defendant after a mistrial caused by a deadlocked jury, since jeopardy does not attach when a jury fails to reach a unanimous verdict.
The outcome of the retrial will determine whether Miller is convicted of murder or acquitted of the charge tied to Glover’s death. Southalnews.com will provide an update once the jury reaches a verdict.