After years of delays, murder trial for Savannah man begins as dog-fighting case looms

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) – Jury selection began in the trial for Isaiah Goodman on Monday. He’s the Savannah man charged with murder in Garden City in 2020.

The trial officially starts tomorrow after 5 years. All the while— 32-year-old Michael Peguese’s family waits for justice.

Just before Independence Day in 2020, officers say Isaiah Goodman shot and killed Peguese on Oak Street.

A manhunt took place over the next week to get him behind bars… Between COVID and a judge recusing himself, this case has seen many delays over the years…

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