By Malaika Fraley
Contra Costa Times
Posted: 12/10/2009 03:33:11 PM PST
Updated: 12/10/2009 03:46:34 PM PST
MARTINEZ —An Antioch man was convicted of first-degree murder today for fatally shooting his ex-girlfriend in the middle of the night as she lay in bed in 2007.
Jamie Batiste, 27, killed Faith Blevins, of Antioch, because he was distraught that she ended their nine-month relationship, deputy district attorney Jason Peck said at trial. Defense attorney Chris Varnell argued that the physical evidence implicated another man.
Blevins, 29, was found dead from multiple gunshot wounds in the bedroom of her West Eighth Street home on Oct. 16, 2007. Peck said she had sent her two young children to stay with friends the night before because she was afraid of Batiste.
The jury deliberated for two-and-a-half days before finding Batiste guilty of first-degree murder and a charge enhancement for personally discharging a firearm. He faces 50 years to life in prison when he is scheduled to be sentenced by Judge John Laettner on Jan. 11.
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