Guilty plea in Kanawha County murder case

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The man who pleaded guilty to killing Nancy Lynch told her family Friday he never intended to hurt her.

Timothy Paul Shafer, 29, pleaded guilty to killing Lynch at her Jefferson Avenue home in St. Albans in January. He told the court that co-defendant Jessica May Wilson did the actual killing by stabbing Lynch, 66, in the neck. He said the two had gone there Jan. 4 to steal money and drugs, and when Lynch told them she didn’t have any Wilson became upset.

Shafer did admit to returning to the house two days later to steal more from Lynch while her body was still there. He was with Megan Hughes at the time. Hughes pleaded guilty to accessory and burglary charges earlier this week.

Prosecutors said they will ask Kanawha County Circuit Judge Duke Bloom to consider a mercy sentence on the murder plea for Shafer at his Aug. 22 sentencing. He also pleaded guilty to a number of other charges including robbery, burglary and grand larceny.

Wilson still faces the changes. She has for now been ruled mentally incompetent to stand trial.





More News

News
As Yeager Airport's Wildlife Patrol Dog turns 7, a new dog comes in to learn from him
The new Border Collie is getting acclimated and receiving training for his soon-to-be role.
March 28, 2024 - 6:30 pm
News
Dunlow Volunteer Fire Department closes
The Dunlow VFD did not have a valid workers compensation insurance policy.
March 28, 2024 - 6:20 pm
News
PEIA examines financial effects of new law meant to ensure local pharmacies get fair reimbursements
Gov. Jim Justice signed Senate Bill 453 into law this week.
March 28, 2024 - 4:11 pm
News
Barbour County woman sentenced after death case sent back to circuit court by Supreme Court
Carli Reed sentenced on voluntary manslaughter conviction.
March 28, 2024 - 4:11 pm


Your Comments