Post by Anja Nieser on Sept 19, 2006 17:50:27 GMT -5
Jury Recommends Death Sentence in Meece Trial
Jurors spent 3 hours deliberating Monday evening in the sentencing phase
of the William Meece murder trial that has lasted 4 weeks. The jury
returned with a verdict shortly after 8:30 pm and recommended Meece be
sentenced to death.
Friday, Bill Meece was convicted of brutally murdering Columbia
Veterinarian Joseph Wellnitz, his wife Beth and son Dennis more than 13
years ago. Meece was found guilty on all charges, including 3 counts of
murder, burglary in the 1st degree and robbery in the 1st degree.
The Commonwealth was seeking the ultimate penalty, death. While the
defense hoped for a lighter sentence of life in prison without the
possibility of parole.
Prosecutors say they hope this will help bring closure for family members
and friends of the Wellnitz's.
Final sentencing is set for Friday, October 20, 2006 at 10:00 am in Warren
Circuit Court.
(source: WBKO News)
Jurors spent 3 hours deliberating Monday evening in the sentencing phase
of the William Meece murder trial that has lasted 4 weeks. The jury
returned with a verdict shortly after 8:30 pm and recommended Meece be
sentenced to death.
Friday, Bill Meece was convicted of brutally murdering Columbia
Veterinarian Joseph Wellnitz, his wife Beth and son Dennis more than 13
years ago. Meece was found guilty on all charges, including 3 counts of
murder, burglary in the 1st degree and robbery in the 1st degree.
The Commonwealth was seeking the ultimate penalty, death. While the
defense hoped for a lighter sentence of life in prison without the
possibility of parole.
Prosecutors say they hope this will help bring closure for family members
and friends of the Wellnitz's.
Final sentencing is set for Friday, October 20, 2006 at 10:00 am in Warren
Circuit Court.
(source: WBKO News)