Man charged in Knoxville revenge killing faces trial starting Monday

KNOXVILLE, Tenn — A Knoxville man who authorities say took part in a violent 2024 revenge killing faces trial starting Monday.

Marquis Ellis, 22, has been held since shortly after attackers killed Danishka Mejia, 22, and shot two other people in April 2024 in a South Knoxville home.

Knox County Criminal Court Judge Hector Sanchez will preside over the trial for Ellis…

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