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Rogers to seek death penalty against two defendants in Wells murder case Melodie Phelps News Editor Commonwealth Attorney Larry Rogers will seek the death penalty against at least two of the five defendants charged in connection with the murder of William Wells, Sr. Rogers stated his intention to seek the death penalty against Richard Taylor, Jr. and George Maupin during a hearing in Wayne Circuit Court Monday morning. The issue came up after attorneys for Taylor and Maupin filed motions for bond to be set for both men. Taylor and Maupin were arrested and charged with murder on May 17, a day after the elderly Wells man was found beaten to death in his rural Wayne County home. His son, William Wells, Jr., who was confined to a wheelchair and lived in the home, was seriously injured. Other defendants in the case include Kathi Shelton, Elizabeth Miller and Scotty Upchurch. All five of the defendants were in the courtroom on Monday morning. A host of attorneys were also present in the courtroom Monday as well. George Sorenberger, who represents Taylor, had filed a motion for bond to be set for his client. A hearing was held on the matter, and Jim Cox, who represents Maupin, also joined in the request for bond for his client. Rogers opposed any bond being set for either of the defendants, and it was at this point that he announced he would seek the death penalty against Taylor. He later announced that he would also seek the death penalty against Maupin. Add a comment |
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