Life in prison for convicted Morgan Co. murderer
Published: Jun. 23, 2014 at 9:23 PM CDT|Updated: Jul. 21, 2014 at 12:00 PM CDT
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DECATUR, AL (WAFF) - A Morgan County jury found a man guilty of two counts of murder.
Darrius Sherrod was accused of killing 19-year-old Matthew Jackson four years ago.
Sherrod testified in his own defense on Friday. He claimed he shot Jackson in self-defense during an argument.
The jury was handed the case Friday night. Deliberations continue Monday until just before 3:30 p.m., when they delivered their guilty verdicts against Sherrod.
Following the jury's verdict, Sherrod was sentenced to life in prison.
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