Damion Butterfield chose not to hear the jury's verdict Tuesday, opting instead to plead guilty to killing Derald Coffin in April 2022 and agreeing to serve 35 years in prison.
In messages he sent to his girlfriend from prison, Damion Butterfield both confesses and maintains his innocence in the shooting death of Derald Coffin in April 2022.
Superior Justice MaryGay Kennedy isn't dismissing a murder charge against Damion Butterfield – but she has agreed to bar prosecutors from playing recorded jail calls, a crucial part of their case.
Superior Court Justice MaryGay Kennedy isn't dismissing a murder charge against Damion Butterfield, but she has agreed to bar prosecutors from playing recorded jail calls, a crucial part of their case.
Superior Court Justice MaryGay Kennedy isn't dismissing a murder charge against Damion Butterfield, but she has agreed to bar prosecutors from playing recorded jail calls, a crucial part of their case.