âI did not intentionally do that:â Roger Self tearfully testifies in court during sentencing hearing
Roger Self takes the stand in murder trial in Gaston County By WBTV Web Staff | April 12, 2021 at 9:55 PM EDT - Updated April 15 at 7:55 PM
BESSEMER CITY, NC (WBTV) - Nearly three years ago, Roger Self rammed his SUV into a Gaston County restaurant where his family was dining on a Sunday afternoon.
Self is accused of intentionally driving his car into the Surf & Turf Restaurant in Bessemer City, killing two of his family members, and injuring several others, on May 20, 2018.
Investigators said Self was having lunch with his family when he got up, went to his car and drove it into the building. His daughter Katelyn Self and his daughter-in-law died. Self was charged with two counts of second-degree murder.
Roger Self, who crashed into N.C. restaurant killing family members, sentenced to more than 50 years in prison
Roger Self takes the stand in murder trial in Gaston County By WBTV Web Staff | April 12, 2021 at 9:55 PM EDT - Updated April 16 at 3:25 PM
BESSEMER CITY, NC (WBTV) - Roger Self, the man who crashed his SUV into a Gaston County restaurant, killing two of his family members, has been sentenced to more than 50 years in prison.
He was accused of intentionally driving his car into the Surf & Turf Restaurant in Bessemer City, killing two of his family members, and injuring several others, on May 20, 2018.
Sentencing for man accused of crashing into Gaston Co. restaurant, killing family members resumes Wednesday
Sentencing begins for Roger Self By WBTV Web Staff | April 12, 2021 at 9:55 PM EDT - Updated April 13 at 9:19 PM
BESSEMER CITY, NC (WBTV) - Nearly three years ago, Roger Self rammed his SUV into a Gaston County restaurant where his family was dining on a Sunday afternoon.
Self was back in court Tuesday for the first day of his sentencing hearing.
After hours of testimonies from witnesses, and even Self talking himself, the hearing will be continued until 9:30 a.m. Wednesday.
In January, Self also entered an Alford Plea, meaning he maintains his innocence but admits there may be enough evidence for a conviction.