GUILTY WA - Nathaniel Rosa, 31, fatally shot by homeowner, Belfair, 1 April 2017

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Never mind - found one myself!

Belfair man accused of murdering intruder in shower found guilty


A Belfair man charged with shooting an intruder found showering in a building on his property was found guilty Thursday of second-degree murder by a Mason County Superior Court jury.

Bruce F. Fanning, 62, had originally been charged with first-degree murder for the death of Nathaniel J. Rosa, 31, a paraeducator from Bothell.

Sentencing is scheduled for Dec. 17, according to the Mason County Clerk’s Office. Fanning had remained free on bail in the lead-up to trial but was taken into custody following the verdict.

 

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and from the court site.

11/21/2019 Verdict Form
Comment: A/NOT USED

11/21/2019 Verdict Form
Comment: B/GUILTY

11/21/2019 Verdict Form
Comment: C/NOT USED

11/21/2019 Verdict Form
Comment: D/NOT USED

11/21/2019 Special Verdict Form
Comment: ANSWER: YES

11/21/2019 Case Resolution Convicted by Jury Verdict

11/21/2019 Order for Hearing
Judicial Officer: Finlay, Amber L
Comment: SENTENCING @ 8:30 AM & ORDER OF DETENTION 12/17/19

11/21/2019 Jury Trial
Comment: JUDGE FINLAY


link: Odyssey Portal - Washington Courts Online Case Search

 

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The Kitsap Sun reports the jury found 62-year-old Bruce Fanning guilty Thursday in the death of 31-year-old Nathaniel Rosa of Bothell.

Fanning’s lawyer said Fanning’s mental state, including a below-average IQ and an anxiety disorder, prevented Fanning from being able to form an intent to kill Rosa.

Woodrow also said Fanning acted in self-defense, claiming when Fanning confronted Rosa, Rosa said, “I’ll kill you.”
Man found guilty of murder for shooting intruder in shower

 

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Tuesday, December 17th:
*Sentencing Hearing (@ 9am & 10:30am PT) - WA - Nathaniel Rosa (31) (April 1, 2017, Belfair) - *Bruce Frank Fanning (59) accused & charged (4/5/17) with 1st degree murder with premeditation; shot by homeowner-victim in shower. Plead not guilty; free on $250K bail.
Jury trial began on 10/24. Jury selection started on 10/24. Trial started on 10/31/19 & ended on 11/21/19. Jury: 9 men & 5 women. Found guilty of 2nd degree murder.
Court hearings from 10/27/17 thru 11/20/19 (of Trial Day 14) reference post #178 here:
WA - Nathaniel Rosa, 31, fatally shot by homeowner, Belfair, 1 April 2017
11/21/19 Day 15 of trial: Jury deliberations. Found guilty of 2nd degree murder. Sentencing on 12/17.

 

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Convicted of murdering man found in his shower, Belfair man gets 19 years in prison


Before he was sentenced Tuesday to about 19 years in prison for shooting a man he discovered showering in a building on his property, a Belfair man said he felt bad for the family of Nathaniel Rosa but wondered aloud why he had been prosecuted for murder.

“Why am I here?” Bruce Fanning asked.