Morrison found guilty of 2009 shooting

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Updated: 10/13/2012 1:14 am
SAN ANTONIO -- James Morrison, 32, was found guilty of capital murder. Morrison was on trial for shooting three women and killing two of them. The victims include his ex-girlfriend Candace Moten, her mother Laura Moten, and younger sister Krystal Moten.

"This has been a very long ordeal for our family, said Marjorie Moten Suggs, sister of Laura Moten. "Three and a half years waiting for justice to be served and finally it was served tonight."

The shooting happened back in April of 2009 at the Saddlewood apartments on the Northeast side.

Officers say Morrison showed up at the apartments and began slashing tires. The women confronted him and he started shooting.

During the trial, the defense claimed Morrison acted in self defense. They said he feared for his own life, because the women weighed more than 240 pounds, were aggressive and violent.

Morrison faces up to life in prison or the death penalty.

 


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Johnny Cash - 10/14/2012 12:15 AM
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Kill him. Dont keep him alive off our tax dollars. The victim's life was taken. Why keep this POS alive???

Oilfield trash - 10/13/2012 4:22 PM
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Dixie, I can just imagine what kind of crap the jury got to hear. I've gotten to hear some of it in the past. Yes, sorry,I was being sarcastic.

Oilfield trash - 10/13/2012 4:08 PM
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Give him the needle.

Oilfield trash - 10/13/2012 4:02 PM
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Throw in the Katrina factor: uh,420lbsx3=1260lbs

ABC123 - 10/13/2012 3:40 PM
3 Votes
That's the worst defense I've heard in a long time. They outweighed me so I shot them. The defense lawyer should be disbarred.

TipsyTilly - 10/13/2012 3:20 PM
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What "poor child"? He's a 32 year old man that knew the weight of the women he chose to get into it with. After all, one was his pregnant girlfriend. I do hope that you're being sarcastic!!!!

Oilfield trash - 10/13/2012 2:53 PM
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Let me see, uh, 240x3=720lbs, uh, I think the poor child is innocent.

ABC123 - 10/13/2012 9:39 AM
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Thanks Katrina!

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