Deceased Woman's Husband Changes Mind

The man who took back his consent for an attorney to talk about the Erica Baker case has changed his mind again.

On Friday afternoon, a revocation of consent form was signed stating that attorney Beth Lewis (pictured, left) no longer has permission to reveal confidential conversations she may have had with the woman that might have known what happened to Baker. On Monday, Shane Franks changed his mind and said he once again gives Lewis permission to tell what his deceased wife may have told her.

Franks, who was in court Friday was sentenced on a unrelated case, signed a form taking back the consent he gave several years ago.

It is believed Franks' deceased wife, Jan Franks, told her attorney Beth Lewis about what happened to Baker. Jan Franks died before she could talk to police.

Despite Shane Franks' permission to break attorney-client privilege, Lewis has repeatedly ignored court decisions and refuse to tell what Jan Franks told her about Baker.

A federal judge is reviewing the case and could also tell Lewis to talk. County prosecutors said Shane Franks' recent change of heart is a non-issue, saying the consent can not be taken back.

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