Life in prison for killer of police chief

MOUNT STERLING — James H. Barnett had eased back into his chair between his court-appointed attorneys when he turned toward his family Thursday afternoon.
“I’m going to take a life sentence,” he whispered to the folks who know him better as Jamie.
After an emotional morning of testimony during the sentencing phase of his trial, Barnett took his fate into his own hands, rather than allowing the jury to decide it.
Barnett, who on Wednesday was found guilty of wanton murder for shooting Clay City police chief Randy Lacy, accepted a deal for life in prison. More... Prisoner Pen Pals - Discount Cigarettes - Discount Magazine Subscriptions for Prisoners