The Left will be happy because they hate Felony Murder. Being held accountable for the completely foreseeable consequences of one's actions is not something they approve of. Burglary accomplice sentenced to 8 years; murder charge dismissed in fatal home intrusion | West Plains Daily Quill
Two guys broke into a home last November. One of them was shot and killed by the 77-year-old homeowner. A shotgun will ruin your day that way. The other would-be, bad guy was arrested.
Under Missouri law, a person can be charged with felony murder if a death occurs during the commission of certain felony crimes, even if the defendant did not directly fire the fatal shot. Prosecutors originally levied the second-degree murder charge against Geringer under that statutory provision.
The plea agreement drops the Second Degree Murder charge, in favor of not risking court.
He will receive credit for the 11 months he served waiting for trial.
West Plains, Missouri, is about 150 miles southwest of St. Louis.
So was this Justice served, or not?
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