Man found not guilty of murder
Richard “Dickie” Leroy Henry Jr., 37, of Vanderbilt was found not guilty Thursday of homicide in the April 18, 2009 death of Eric Todd Fetsco, 38, of Connellsville. Prosecutors had alleged that Henry caused Fetsco’s death by choking him during a fight at a birthday party in Vanderbilt.
Henry, who took the stand in his own defense during the four-day trial in Fayette County Court, said he was acting in self defense after he was assaulted by Fetsco.
The jury deliberated for about an hour before reaching its verdict.
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