Appeals Court Affirms Wood's Conviction
By: Import User
Updated: June 4, 2009
The Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal has affirmed the 2008 conviction of Connor Wood for three counts of second-degree murder. The Natchez Democrat reports that the ruling was issued Wednesday.
Wood was initially arrested in March 2007 following the shooting deaths of his parents, John and Geraldine Wood, and Matthew Whittington, a 16-year-old neighbor.
Wood's appeal was based on claims that insufficient evidence was presented for his conviction and that his sentences -- three consecutive life sentences without possibility of parole -- were excessive.
Two video statements Wood made to investigators were used at his initial trial.
Wood was initially arrested in March 2007 following the shooting deaths of his parents, John and Geraldine Wood, and Matthew Whittington, a 16-year-old neighbor.
Wood's appeal was based on claims that insufficient evidence was presented for his conviction and that his sentences -- three consecutive life sentences without possibility of parole -- were excessive.
Two video statements Wood made to investigators were used at his initial trial.
