Verdict Reached in Buried in the Backyard Murder Trial

The jury deliberated for a little less than four hours before reaching their verdict in the trial of Laurie Shaver, who was accused of fatally shooting Michael Shaver in Nov. 2015 and burying him in the backyard of their home.  (9/13/24) MORE

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