Rodney Lee Jones was convicted at approximately midnight of capital murder
The State, represented by Twentieth Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney Marcus Vaden, presented convincing evidence that Jones killed his ex wife Orzonia Fischer.
The defense had tried to argue the combination of medications and Jones' mental state caused his actions; however, the jury did not accept that argument. The jury concentrated on the fact that Jones traveled three states with the purpose of shooting his former wife.
He completed this act by shooting her in the back with a 30.30 rifle as she cut her husband's hair in their home. Arguments concerning Jones' sentence will begin this morning.
It is anticipated that the jurors may begin deliberations to impose the death penalty at the Van Buren county courthouse in Clinton as early as 11:00 this morning.
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