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.
A jury is still deliberating whether or not to convict Damion Butterfield, 24, of murder, attempted murder and robbery in the 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.
The jury will return Monday to continue deliberations. They are deciding whether to convict Damion Butterfield, 24, of murder, aggravated attempted murder and robbery.