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Last updated on Wednesday, September 26, 2018
(WASHINGTON) - Daviess County Superior Judge Dean Sobecki sentenced 55-year-old Mark Jones to 25 years in prison with 5 years suspended in the murder of 67-year-old David Duncan.
Jones pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in July.
According to police, Jones shot and killed Duncan after an argument in June 2017 at Jones' home on County Road 350 West and 475 South. Jones called police saying a man came to his home and he had shot the intruder.
According to Chief Deputy Gary Allison, Duncan, of Washington, went there to retrieve some property after filing for divorce from his wife who was now living with Jones. Police say Duncan's estranged wife of three years was not at the home during the incident.
An argument ensued between the two men and shots were fired. Police say both Jones and Duncan were armed with guns. Duncan was hit in the chest and stomach and was later pronounced dead at the scene.
Jones was charged with Duncan's murder.
Jones received credit for credit for 479 days served and given 159 days of credit time. He is eligible for a sentence modification in 4 years.
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