Tex McIver

Then, just two hours later, they reached a verdict.

Was it malice murder, meaning Tex intended to kill Diane?

Felony murder, Tex shot Diane with the intention of causing her bodily harm, but had not intended to kill her?

Felony involuntary manslaughter, he acted recklessly, or not guilty?

But then they said this.

Guilty of felony murder.

Tex was clearly stunned.

The jury felt that he shot Diane without malice of forethought, but intending to do bodily harm.

A mandatory life sentence.

Tex handed over his belt and was handcuffed.

Fulton County DA Paul Howard brought it back to the victim, Diane.

At his sentencing hearing, Tech spoke directly to Diane.

But it's what he didn't say that stood out.

Prosecutors say this is justice for Diane.

Tex McIver supporters disagree.

She didn't need justice when it's a terrible accident.

She's in heaven right now, just heartbroken.

Who's sure we got a play in the playoffs? Another day in the army about two weeks ago, didn't we?

Who's sure we got a play in the playoffs? Another day in the army about two weeks ago, didn't we?

I tell you, I don't know what happened. When I passed from the 70s into the 80s category for age, man, my friends started to die. Ooh, God. And I've been in this unfortunate situation eight years, and... I'd say every other month somebody pretty close dies. It's not designed to go much further than that, I guess.