By: Jennifer Pierce
OKLAHOMA CITY -
An Oklahoma County jury on Tuesday found a former metro law officer guilty of first-degree murder. The jury recommended Robert Hashagen to a sentence of life in prison with the possibility of parole.
Only the defense commented after the verdict was read in court. Hashagen’s attorney said they were disappointed but respected the jury’s decision.
News 9’s camera was allowed in the courtroom when the jury came back after three hours of deliberations. Hashagan did not have a reaction to the guilty verdict but his family was visibly upset.
The trial was seven days of testimony from 30 witnesses. Prosecutors brought in DNA evidence that linked Hashagen to the crime scene. His DNA was found in two places in his elderly neighbor’s home.