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Lexington Man Found Guilty of Triple Murder

By: Kristen Glover
Updated: Sat 11:13 AM, Sep 16, 2006

A Bowling Green jury has found William Meece guilty of the 1993 murder of Adair County veterinarian Joseph Wellnitz, Wellnitz's wife and son.

The jury also found the Lexington man guilty of burglary and robbery. A sentencing hearing is set to begin Monday morning. Meece does face a possible death penalty.


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