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Updated: 2:46 PM Jan 5, 2009
Man Pleads Guilty to Mason County Murder
A Columbus, Ohio, man pleaded guilty to his role in the shooting death of a Mason, West Virginia, drug dealer.
Posted: 2:14 PM Jan 5, 2009Reporter: WSAZ News Staff Email Address: news@wsaz.com |
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COLUMBUS. Ohio (WSAZ) -- A Columbus, Ohio, man pleaded guilty to his role in the shooting death of a Mason, West Virginia, drug dealer.
48-year-old Michael Haynie entered the plea in U.S. District court in Columbus.
Christopher Roush was found shot to death at this house in Mason, West Virginia, back in June.
In the plea, Haynie said he and another man drove to Roush’s house in order to rob him of money and drugs. Haynie said after entering the house, he struck one of the people inside with a gun. The gun discharged, firing a round into the ceiling.
Haynie then admitted that he struck the man again with the firearm, which again discharged the gun. This time, the bullet hit Roush in the head, killing him.
Haynie said he then fled without money or drugs.
Haynie pleaded guilty to one count of interstate travel to commit a crime which resulted in the death of another. This is punishable by up to life imprisonment.
He also pleaded guilty to one count of murder with a firearm, punishable by a mandatory term of ten years and up to life imprisonment. He also pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy, punishable by up to 20 years imprisonment.
No sentencing date was set.
Columbus Police arrested Haynie back in July on an unrelated warrant from West Virginia. He has been in custody since his arrest.
WEB EXTRA: read the statement of facts and the plea agreement. Click on the links above
Latest Comments
Brenda, stay strong. Praying for you and your family.
To Concerned-do I pick up a compliment in your last posting? I'm not sure what hutzpah means. I believe in God and I believe this happened for a reason other than Chris' stupidity to be messed up with people of this sort. He was raised from a very loving family, spoiled somewhat by some's standards but he was my son and I loved him unconditionally. We can't stop loving our kids because we don't agree with what they do. We wouldn't be much of a parent. I think about Chris and this situation everyday and I watch how it has aged his Dad and how it has torn us all to pieces, it sickens me. Such a waste of young men's lives. I have no idea what's going to be said in the trials to come in Columbus but I'll need every ounce of strength and prayer I can get. My whole family will, too. There is good and evil all around us and I have to turn this into something positive. I said if one person told me they're clean because of what happened to Chris I will feel somewhat better. Please pray for us.
Brenda--I must say you are a woman of strong beliefs as I. I wish we could have met under different circumstances as I think you have hutzpah--and I hope for you the best in this terrible nightmare. The debate we have had back and forth shows me and it should show you that you have the strength to withstand whatever is thrown your way. America is a wonderful country when people can have and share their opinions. Let's just hope it gives you the justice your looking for. But realize that whatever "justice" comes these thugs ways--it will in no way take away your pain. Take care and keep the fight. I'll be thinking of you in my prayers.
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