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Coker Found Guilty of First-Degree Murder

By Greg Halbleib Jul 30, 2026 | 3:51 PM
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A Lincoln woman has been found guilty of first-degree murder for the death of her boyfriend’s 19-month-old daughter.

A jury deliberated about two hours on Thursday before returning the verdict against 24-year-old Cierra Coker.

An autopsy determined Sophia Davis died from a brain injury caused by blunt force in February 2022.

Coker’s first trial last year resulted in a mistrial when the jury deadlocked. Coker’s sentencing is scheduled for October 6.