Closing arguments begin in murder case against man accused of dismembering girlfriend
General News,Crime,Georgia,Sexual Harassment,Title IX
How Rachel Elizabeth Imani Buckner was killed is unclear, but what is certain is her live-in boyfriend killed her, then sawed off her head, hands and feet to conceal her identity and cover his tracks, a prosecutor said Monday. Clark pushed for the jury to convict Roberts of second-degree murder, conceding there’s no evidence of premeditation on Roberts' part, a prerequisite for first-degree murder. If he is convicted of second-degree murder, Roberts could face at least 15 years in state prison. Buckner’s dismembered body was found in black garbage bags...
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