Zachary Hughes found guilty of murdering Christina Parcell, sentenced to life in prison.
- Hughes’ testimony led to arrest of John Mello, Parcell’s ex-husband, also facing life sentence.
- Hughes claimed murder was to protect child from alleged abuse; judge ruled claims irrelevant.
A South Carolina man who provided detailed testimony of how he brutally stabbed his friend’s ex-wife 35 times was found guilty of murder and sentenced to life in prison despite his claims the killing was justified because a child was in danger.
Zachary Hughes’ testimony this week not only led to his conviction but gave authorities enough evidence to arrest and charge his friend before Hughes even left the witness stand Wednesday. His friend, John Mello, could also face life imprisonment.
Source :Assiciated Press