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Updated: 6:16 PM Jul 9, 2008
Jury Selection Enters Day Two In Accused Cop Killer's Trial
Jamie Barnett stands charged with the murder of Clay City Police Chief Randy Lacy. Lacy was shot and killed by his own gun. Posted: 11:59 AM Jul 7, 2008 |
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Jury selection entered a second day on Wednesday in Montgomery County in the trial of a man accused of gunning down a small town police chief.
Jamie Barnett stands charged with the murder of Clay City Police Chief Randy Lacy. Lacy was shot and killed by his own gun. Investigators say Barnett was in the back seat of the cruiser.
The shooting happened in Powell County, but the trail will be held in Montgomery County because there were concerns about the ability to seat an impartial jury.
At a hearing on Monday, a judge ruled that the state can seek the death penalty against Barnett.
Under federal law, a person cannot be executed unless their IQ exceeds 70. Barnett scored less than 70 on an IQ test, but an expert testified last week that he likely tried to score lower on purpose.
The judge also ruled on Monday that no one will be allowed into the courtroom during the trial if they wear anything that shows support for Chief Lacy. The judge also ruled that the Powell County Sheriff's Department will not be allowed to provide courtroom security or transport Barnett to and from the jail.
Jury selection started Tuesday morning.
The judge is optimistic that a jury will be chosen by the end of the day on Wednesday.
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These small county law systems are a loke anyway. I mean, you all know that if you have enough money and you know someone you can get away with anything. But look at Jamie he knows alot of people and had no money. And most people from Powell County just want another death for the death of there loved one, but let me tell you something, that is not going to salve anything, and that is not going to bring Randy back. Look at all the other drug addicts in Powell County. It will be just a matter of time when something like this happens again. Look people Iv'e been on drugs myself, and they will make you do some stupid stuff, just to keep out of jail, and be able to have the next fix. But i can say that GOD can take that habit away from you just as fast as you got the habit. So GOD be with all the families invalved in this.
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WHAT IN THE WORLD IS THE DEAL WITH THE IQ TEST, WHO CARES HOW SMART HE IS, HE SHOULD STILL KNOW RIGHT FROM WRONG. HE COMMITTED THE CRIME HE SHOULD BE PUNISHED FOR TAKING A PERSONS LIFE. HE NEEDS TO SUCK IT UP AND TAKE IT. I DONT CARE HOW HIGH OR DOPED HE WAS HE STILL KNEW THAT TAKING SOMEONES LIFE WAS A MISTAKE. THIS COUNTRY HAS GONE TO THE DOGS. I MEAN COME ON THERE ARE DRUGS BEING SOLD TO KIDS AND PEOPLE EVERYDAY IN EVER COUNTRY. DRUGS ARE KILLING THIS COUNTRY. WHY WONT PEOPLE DO ANYTHING ABOUT THEM? THE CITY POLICE OFFICER WILL BE MISSED AND WE PRAY FOR THE FAMILY.
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Let Judge LYNCH take the case!
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