Community members in Tippah County continue to process the impact of the crime. Local leaders and neighbors expressed concern over the violence, while also noting the importance of the justice system in determining the truth of the matter.

As the retrial approaches in Calhoun County, both legal teams are preparing for a case that will once again draw attention from the media and the public. The outcome will determine whether Spence faces the full penalties of a capital murder conviction or if the jury finds alternate grounds for acquittal or lesser charges.