Phoebe Copas, accused of killing Uber driver, dies before trial

Phoebe Copas, the Kentucky woman accused of shooting and killing El Paso Uber driver Daniel Piedra Garcia in June 2023, has died before her murder trial, which was set to begin on April 28. Copas claimed self-defense, asserting that Garcia was attempting to kidnap her and take her to Mexico, a statement her attorney, Matthew James Kozik, reiterated following her death. The cause of her death has not been disclosed, but it comes after a series of health issues that included collapsing at a previous court hearing. Garcia's family expressed frustration over the lack of accountability, feeling that justice was not served with Copas's passing. The defense maintains that evidence supports Copas's claims, including assertions about the vehicle's safety features and statements made by Garcia. Public reactions to the case have been mixed, with calls for understanding rather than rejoicing in the deaths of those involved.