DUNCAN —
Sentencing for Timothy David Maher is set for 1:30 p.m. today at Stephens County District Court, who was found guilty in April, of manslaughter in the first degree and possession of a sawed-off shotgun.
A jury has recommended 45 years for the manslaughter charge in the death of Maurice Wade.
Wade was shot and killed Jan. 7, 2011, at Maher’s residence, after the pair had a verbal dispute, according to testimony presented during the trial by Maher’s defense attorney.
Maher, 27, was charged Jan. 10, 2011, with murder in the first degree and possession of a sawed-off shotgun.
The crime occurred at Maher’s home, 5602 S. Goodrich Road (Marlow) in rural Stephens County.
A jury returned the verdict on April 27 after hearing four days of evidence and testimony.
The jury recommended 45 years and a fine of $10,000 on the manslaughter charge. On the weapons charge, the jury gave a recommendation of two years and a fine of $1,000.
Evidence at the trial showed Wade was shot 20 times, with 15 of the bullets entering and exiting his body, and five bullet fragments recovered from his body.
Three of the shots were deemed fatal, while others could have been defensive wounds.
The shotgun was not used in the crime, but was nearby where Wade’s body was found, after Maher called the county dispatch services to report the shooting.
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