Edgar County Illinois - February 28, 2013 was an upset for Terry Payton and hundreds of supporters on the side of Payton who learn the jury's verdict guilty of 2nd degree murder of Kathy Payton that occurred in June 2011.
Terry lowered his head once the jury of 12 announced the guilty verdict. Many supporters of Terry begun weeping upon hearing the verdict. Supporters of Terry walked quietly out of the courtroom saying the system failed Terry.
The names of the jurors who convicted Terry Payton of 2nd degree murder are:
Maryanne Majors
Sandra Kuriac
Russell Morgan
Marion Cash
Jessica Ford
Brittney Brown
John Ellis
Charlene Floyd
Jack Milam
Tiffany Schnedecker
Renee Volkman
Angela Long
Below is a video of Payton walking into the courtroom while escorted by Sheriff Motley.
Bob McIntire who represented Payton was disappointed but not surprised to the verdict as he spoke to the media. Several of the supporters, friends and family remained in the court house for a while after Payton was taken to the Edgar County Jail.
The court ordered the probation office to conduct a 60 day post conviction investigation that will assist in Payton's sentencing. He could remain in jail until he is 21 years old then serve 4 years of probation according to some legal experts.
Some of Payton's family, to include his father, live in the United Kingdom. Payton is a citizen of the United Kingdom and may try to move there after he finishes his sentence, however, the country could prevent him from entering due to his felony conviction.
Supporters for Payton ask that people donate $5 to $10 for his commissary. A fundraiser for Payton is in planning and detail of the event will be announced.
Questions about donations please contact Citizen's Investigator news.
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