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Two brothers sentenced in death of veteran as family delivers emotional impact statements
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Lauren Munt , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 9, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Jacob and Joseph Madrid pleaded guilty to beating the victim, who later died.
A sentencing hearing was held in Midland for two brothers involved in the death of a US Army veteran. Jacob and Joseph Madrid pleaded guilty to beating the victim, who later died. The brothers were originally charged with murder, but the charges were dropped in favor of manslaughter.
The victim, Tommy Olson, had intervened when the brothers were harassing women at a bar. His family delivered emotional impact statements during the hearing. Further details about the case and sentencing are available from local news sources, including the outcome for each brother.
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Category: local Published: July 9, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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