PORTLAND, Maine (AP) A jury in Cumberland County has convicted a Rochester, New York, man in the killing of a Maine couple on Christmas Day 2015.
Prosecutors say David Marble shot 35-year-old Eric Williams and 26-year-old Bonnie Royer in the head at close range because he thought Williams had stolen from him. The killings happened in Manchester, outside the state capital city.
The trial was moved from Augusta to Portland. Part of the reason for the change of venue was publicity surrounding Marble’s nickname, “D Money.” Republican Gov. Paul LePage referred to “D Money” in highly publicized remarks condemning out-of-state drug dealers.
The case went to a jury on Wednesday. The 32-year-old Marble did not testify during the trial. His attorney suggested police ignored other possible suspects.
