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Convicted murderer seeks new trial

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Kimberly McLaughlin, convicted of murdering her mother, is seeking a new trial. Kimberly McLaughlin, convicted of murdering her mother, is seeking a new trial.
MADISON COUNTY, AL (WAFF) -

A new court filing shows Kimberly McLaughlin is asking for a new trial.

She said the new trial is needed because there wasn't sufficient evidence to support a guilty verdict.

McLaughlin's defense claims the jury ignored the un-contradicted testimony of a psychologist who testified that McLaughlin suffered a severe mental defect when she killed her mother in 2008.

McLaughlin was convicted and sentenced to life in prison in May.

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