Friday, April 30, 2010

Cincinnati, OH: Ohio jury: Man guilty of killing woman, 2 children

Associated Press - April 29, 2010 6:35 PM ET

CINCINNATI (AP) - A Cincinnati jury has found a man guilty of killing his former girlfriend, her infant son and a 3-year-old girl she was babysitting.

A jury on Thursday found 20-year-old Mark Pickens guilty on all counts in the June slayings of 19-year-old Noelle Washington, Anthony Jones III and Sha'Railyn Wright. Pickens was charged with rape, three counts of aggravated murder and two weapons charges.

Prosecutors say the girl was shot through her hands as she covered her head moments after Washington and her son were shot in the head. Prosecutors say Washington had filed a rape charge against Pickens and he likely did not want her to testify.

Jurors could recommend the death penalty in the trial's sentencing phase.

Information from: The Cincinnati Enquirer, http://www.enquirer.com

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