“I’m happy, and I’m excited that the jury saw the truth and didn’t believe the crazy story he told,” Rucker said
Chad Absher, 37, was on trial for murder in the death of Christina “Ashlee” Rucker, 30. He was also accused of attempted first-degree murder in the shooting of her 28-year-old sister Lisa Rucker at a condo on San Juan Avenue.
Ashlee Rucker’s sister, Lisa Rucker, who survived being shot by Absher, shared her reaction to the verdict. Absher was also charged with possession of a firearm by a felon, and after the jury left the courtroom to deliberate his fate Thursday afternoon, he changed his plea to guilty for that charge only.Hours before the verdict was announced, Absher took the stand in his defense to argue that he did not shoot anyone, claiming that Ashlee turned the rifle on herself.“I just don’t know how he thought that would have made sense. Science would show you it’s impossible,” Rucker said.
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