Springfield man found guilty of 2014 murder

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     (AP) – A southwest Missouri jury has convicted a 41-year-old

Springfield man in the 2014 death of a 21-year-old man.

     The Springfield News-Leader reports that Brian S. Jones faces up to a life

sentence for his conviction Wednesday in the death of Charles J. Cortez, who

authorities said died from gunshot wounds after a drug deal.

     Jones was also convicted of armed criminal action, which carries a minimum

sentence of three years in prison.

     His sentencing hearing is scheduled for March 2.




   

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