Wiley Sworn In as New Kaufman County DA

KAUFMAN — The new Kaufman County district attorney was sworn in Monday afternoon. Erleigh Norvell Wiley will fill the seat that murdered District Attorney Mike McLelland held. She says it’s time to move forward. Wiley comments, “We know we have these serious offenses, but it’s the day-to-day stuff. The people in Kaufman County want to know, ‘Are you ready to step in and help us with the things that happen every day where crimes are committed, and the other responsibility of the the DA’s office?’ And I’m ready to do that.” A special prosecutor will handle the murder cases against former Justice of the Peace Eric Williams and his wife, who face capital murder charges. The Williamses are charged with the murders of McLelland; his wife, Cynthia; and Assistant District Attorney Mark Hasse.