The individual accused of murdering four individuals across two different counties in Alabama has pleaded not guilty and not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect to capital murder charges.
During his arraignment before Jefferson County Circuit Judge Shanta Craig Owens on Monday, Daniel “Parker” Watson, aged 29, entered his pleas.
Two months ago, he was charged with the killing of Tiffany Michele Hernandez and Jason Joseph Brown, both 40, in Birmingham on March 14.
On Monday, Watson, accompanied by his legal representatives, Jeffrey Dummier and Louvenia Borom, appeared in front of Owens.
The prosecution of the case is being led by Jefferson County attorneys Joe Roberts and Neil Zarzour.
As of now, there is no set date for Watson’s trial. He is still being held in custody without the option of posting bail.
The shooting death of Amber Manning, a 37-year-old wife and mother, and the fatal shooting of Timothy Davidson, a 62-year-old, led to Watson’s charges of capital murder and murder, respectively, in St. Clair County.
As of now, the cases in St. Clair County are still pending for grand jury action.
According to the authorities, Watson is thought to have committed his initial two murders.
According to reports, Watson made a startling confession to a Leeds police officer at 5 a.m. that day. He claimed that he had committed two shootings in Birmingham, as well as two more in St. Clair County. The authorities were immediately alerted and began investigating the veracity of Watson’s claims.
According to Sheriff Billy Murray from St. Clair County, a call reporting a disturbance at 1 Ivy Drive in Ragland was received at approximately 12:01 AM and deputies were dispatched to the scene.
According to reports, Davidson was found inside the house and was still breathing. However, despite being rushed to UAB hospital by a lifesaver, he was later declared dead.
At around 6 in the morning, the Birmingham police were informed by the Leeds Police Department about Watson’s confession of shooting two individuals in Birmingham.
According to reports, Watson was able to provide some basic information about the house located in South East Lake where two of the killings occurred. It’s not clear what specific details Watson shared, but it’s possible that they could be helpful in the ongoing investigation. The fact that Watson was able to provide this information showcases the potential benefits of using technology and AI to aid in criminal investigations.
As of now, the authorities have not disclosed the motive behind the incident. However, it has been confirmed that Watson was acquainted with some of the victims.
According to property records, Watson has the same last name as the owners and/or residents of the South East Lake home. However, there is currently no information regarding any possible connection between Watson and any of the victims.
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