GUILTY GA - Richard Vinson Merritt, 44, attorney, arrested for mom's murder, DeKalb Co., 5 Feb 2019

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BREAKING: Jury deliberations just began at 1:40pm ET in GA v. #RichardMerritt, the disbarred attorney accused of killing his mother and going on the run.

GREEN LIGHT is on in #RichardMerritt courtroom. We're unsure if that's a signal for a verdict or a jury question. Stand by.

We believe the jury has indicated they want to take a break.

Now officers have arrived. That usually signals verdict but no verification yet.

#BREAKING: A jury has reached a verdict in the trial against Richard Merritt — the disgraced Georgia attorney accused of killing his 77-year-old mother, Shirley Merritt, on the day he was supposed to report to prison for financial crimes.

ONE HOUR - The jury only needed ONE HOUR to reach a verdict in GA v. #RichardMerritt

GUILTY on all charges for #RichardMerritt in the murder of his 77-year-old mother.
The defendant dropped his head and rubbed his eyes.

Judge has gone back to speak to the jury then she will return and "proceed with sentencing."

 
Convicted killer #RichardMerritt speaks at his sentencing: I was raised right by two very good people... I had a beautiful family that I lost. I blew it. I fell victim to the green drug "money" and led to bad behavior and bad choices. (He did not admit to the murder)


SENTENCE: Richard Merritt is sentenced to life without parole for the murder of his 77-year-old mother, Shirley Merritt. His attorney filed a motion to have him transferred to prison as soon as possible.

 
BREAKING: Jury deliberations just began at 1:40pm ET in GA v. #RichardMerritt, the disbarred attorney accused of killing his mother and going on the run.

GREEN LIGHT is on in #RichardMerritt courtroom. We're unsure if that's a signal for a verdict or a jury question. Stand by.

We believe the jury has indicated they want to take a break.

Now officers have arrived. That usually signals verdict but no verification yet.

#BREAKING: A jury has reached a verdict in the trial against Richard Merritt — the disgraced Georgia attorney accused of killing his 77-year-old mother, Shirley Merritt, on the day he was supposed to report to prison for financial crimes.

ONE HOUR - The jury only needed ONE HOUR to reach a verdict in GA v. #RichardMerritt

GUILTY on all charges for #RichardMerritt in the murder of his 77-year-old mother.

The defendant dropped his head and rubbed his eyes.

Judge has gone back to speak to the jury then she will return and "proceed with sentencing."

Convicted killer #RichardMerritt speaks at his sentencing: I was raised right by two very good people... I had a beautiful family that I lost. I blew it. I fell victim to the green drug "money" and led to bad behavior and bad choices. (He did not admit to the murder)

SENTENCE: Richard Merritt is sentenced to life without parole for the murder of his 77-year-old mother, Shirley Merritt. His attorney filed a motion to have him transferred to prison as soon as possible.

#RichardMerritt



Merritt's words were very intentional. He had already pleaded guilty to the financial crimes, that's what led to his wife leaving him, etc... He regrets that, talking about the drug "green money". But he did not express regret or admit to killing his mother.


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