Phoebe Copas, the woman accused of shooting an El Paso Uber driver, dies

Phoebe Copas, the woman accused of shooting an El Paso Uber driver, dies

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Matthew James Kozik, defense attorney for Phoebe Copas, tells ABC-7 that he has been told that Copas died. Copas is accused of shooting 52-year-old Daniel Piedra Garcia during an Uber ride on June 6, 2023. The Kentucky native claims the shooting happened in self-defense. Copas had a hearing scheduled today that was canceled, according to court records. Her trial was scheduled for April. Copas made headlines in December 2…

Attorney: Woman charged in Uber driver's murder has died

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- The woman accused of shooting and killing an Uber driver in the summer of 2023 has died. Her former defense attorney, Matthew Kozik, said he was informed by the District Attorney's Office about her death. He confirmed that Copas died within the past 24 hours in El Paso, he said. Other details about her death remain limited, but we have reached out to both the El Paso Police Department and to the El Paso County Sheriff's …

Woman accused of killing El Paso Uber driver found dead ahead of rescheduled trial

The woman accused of shooting and killer her Uber driver in El Paso was found dead Tuesday morning.

Attorney: Woman charged in Uber driver’s murder has died

Woman Charged in Uber Driver’s Killing Dies While Awaiting Trial

Phoebe Copas, the Kentucky woman accused of fatally shooting Uber driver Daniel Piedra Garcia in June 2023, has died, her former defense attorney confirmed.Attorney Matthew Kozik stated that the El Paso District Attorney’s Office informed him of Copas’ death, which occurred in the past 24 hours, according to El Paso Times. Authorities have not disclosed further details, but El Paso police are investigating a death at the Wyndham Hotel on Airway …

Kentucky Woman Who Shot Texas Uber Driver Dies

The case of Phoebe Copas, who shot her Uber driver in a perceived kidnapping attempt, takes a new turn as she dies just before her trial, leaving unanswered questions. Continue reading…