Post by Anja Nieser on Sept 13, 2006 16:27:40 GMT -5
DA to seek death penalty in McDonald's crash case
Associated Press
COVINGTON, Ga. - A Georgia prosecutor says he'll seek the death penalty against the man accused of running down five family members in the parking lot of a McDonald's restaurant in Covington.
Newton County District Attorney Ken Wynne Junior announced yesterday that he had filed a notice in court to seek the death penalty against Lanny Perry Barnes.
Wynne wouldn't say why he's seeking the death penalty. Last month, authorities said Barnes has been diagnosed with leukemia.
Barnes is charged with malice murder, two counts of felony murder, four counts of aggravated battery and five counts of aggravated assault. Police said Barnes' car struck the five, hit the restaurant, then backed up and hit the victims again.
Two-year-old Avery Nicole King of Asheville was killed in the incident. Her mother, Anita King; and three others continue to recover from their injuries.
© 2006 AP Wire and wire service sources. All Rights Reserved
Associated Press
COVINGTON, Ga. - A Georgia prosecutor says he'll seek the death penalty against the man accused of running down five family members in the parking lot of a McDonald's restaurant in Covington.
Newton County District Attorney Ken Wynne Junior announced yesterday that he had filed a notice in court to seek the death penalty against Lanny Perry Barnes.
Wynne wouldn't say why he's seeking the death penalty. Last month, authorities said Barnes has been diagnosed with leukemia.
Barnes is charged with malice murder, two counts of felony murder, four counts of aggravated battery and five counts of aggravated assault. Police said Barnes' car struck the five, hit the restaurant, then backed up and hit the victims again.
Two-year-old Avery Nicole King of Asheville was killed in the incident. Her mother, Anita King; and three others continue to recover from their injuries.
© 2006 AP Wire and wire service sources. All Rights Reserved