Saturday, August 21, 2010

Monroe, LA: Monroe man convicted in 2008 death

Associated Press - August 21, 2010 2:24 PM ET

MONROE, La. (AP) - A Monroe man has been convicted in the beating and stabbing death of another man in 2008.

The News-Star reports that a jury in Monroe convicted Lavern "Pee Wee" Hampton of second-degree murder on Friday. The crime carries a mandatory life sentence.

The victim was 58-year-old Otis King, who was killed on Aug. 14, 2008, in front of a Monroe house. According to testimony, Hampton had argued earlier in the day with his ex-girlfriend. King defended the woman, leading to a disagreement with Hampton.

Information from: The News-Star, http://www.thenewsstar.com

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