Local murder trial of a state trooper.

[Mr 5 0]

andy:

I read the lined story and as I see it, this wasn't first degree murder. First degree murder involves premeditation (planning) and an intent to kill.

This Posey guy ran off from a safety stop and the trooper (Talbot) accidentally got caught on his car, then another trooper chasing Posey accidentally hit (and killed) the first trooper (Talbot). Very tragic and totally unnecessary but not First Degree murder.

Reckless homicide (we call it manslaughter in my state) sounds about right in this case. The outrage will be if this Posey dude gets less than the maximum on all counts and gets to serve the sentences for the lesser crimes concurrently, which is insane considering a man was killed by this fool's criminal actions.

This is why it's tough to be a cop. You never know when the driver of the next car you stop will try to kill you, usually for next to nothing, like some drugs in the glove compartment or an outstsnding warrant for some petty crime.

Check back on August 28th to let us know what happened.