Million Dollar Bonds Set for Mother & Son Murder Suspects

From the West Alabama Newsroom–

The mother and son accused in the beating death of a Selma man — make a first appearance in court.

Murder suspects — Shakeem Butler and Shana Muldrow were arraigned Thursday morning in Dallas County District Court.

Judge Bob Armstrong told the two defendants what they were charged with — and appointed them an attorney.

Butler and Muldrow are both facing murder charges in the beating death of Muldrow’s 58 year old boyfriend — Joseph Minniefield.

Police say Minniefield was found brutally beaten in the 1500 block of Hayden Street late Friday night.

Police investigators testified in court — that the killing stemmed from dispute over a dog.

Butler and Muldrow are each being held in the Dallas County Jail on $1 million dollar bonds.

They’re due back in court October 29th for a preliminary hearing.