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Daniel Akers | Case Timeline

Source check: November 12, 2026

Dates below separate the death investigation from later court proceedings. The precise date of a filing is included only when its original record has been examined or the attribution is clear.

DateVerified event and source
December 22, 2019Akers dies; the emergency call is logged around 12:44 a.m. Sheriff’s release
May 29, 2020Detectives arrest Boles after receiving autopsy findings. Sheriff’s release
June 5–6, 2020Bond is granted June 5; release follows June 6. Sheriff’s release
June 15–16, 2026Initial jury selection ends after a prospective-juror incident. Report published June 17. Court TV’s June report
November 9–10, 2026A new jury is selected. Courtroom Insider’s jury report
November 11, 2026Opening statements and the first testimony. WSB-TV’s courtroom report
November 12, 2026Court TV identifies the second trial day. Court TV’s current coverage

The June reset order and the indictment are not assigned exact filing dates here because complete originals have not been retrieved. See the Paper Trail for document status.

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Every name has a story. Lacy Jolee Boles has pleaded not guilty and is presumed innocent. The prosecution must prove each charged element beyond a reasonable doubt. This record distinguishes allegations and reported testimony from court findings.

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