Friday, November 17, 2006

Anderson, South Carolina

From Greenville’s FoxCarolina.com of November 17, 2006
McCullough found not guilty

A not guilty verdict was handed down in the April McCullough trial.

She shot and killed her boyfriend in Anderson County almost two years ago. A jury decided, it wasn't murder, it was a case of self-defense.

After hearing the verdict, April McCullough was relieved.

Prosecutors contended in court McCullough murdered Scotty Fowler at her mother's house in February of 2005, but McCullough's attorney told the jury fowler was angry about a pending break-up, and forced his way through the door. That's when McCullough, afraid for her life, shot him in a back bedroom.

McCullough herself was emotionally drained, and didn't say very much, but her attorney, Druanne White, spoke for her.

We received a statement from the 10th Circuit Solicitor's Office, saying they respect the jury's verdict, but also saying this was not a clear-cut case of self-defense based on the amount of time the jury deliberated.

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