Judge Declares Mistrial in Killer’s Sentencing
A jury deadlocked Monday on whether a Baptist minister convicted of fatally shooting his wife and daughter four years ago in their South Los Angeles home should be put to death.
Henry Hayes was convicted of capital murder on Aug. 19. According to testimony, Hayes had cheated on his wife and fathered a child with another woman, and killed to avoid damage to his professional standing.
Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Lance Ito declared a mistrial in the penalty phase and ordered Hayes to return to court on Sept. 23.
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