UPDATE 9/15/11
WILLIAMSON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- A man from Catlettsburg convicted of murder in Mingo County will spend the rest of his life in prison.

Darrell Davis, 48, was sentenced to two life terms without mercy for the murder of Gary Newsome

Prosecutors say Davis entered a cabin along Newsome Ridge, near Kermit, in July 2010 and shot his estranged wife Laura Davis and Newsome.

They said Davis then dragged Laura out of the cabin and put her into his vehicle before setting the house on fire with Newsome inside. Newsome was found dead inside the burned out house.

Investigators say Davis then took Laura to Flemingsburg, Ky., where his cousin lives. Davis' cousin then took Laura to a hospital in Morehead, Ky. to be treated for her wound. Laura was later flown to a hospital in Lexington.

During his August trial, Davis was also convicted of kidnapping, arson and burglary which carried additional prison terms.

He represented himself during the trial, with the assistance of a co-counsel appointed by the judge.

Darrell Davis, 48, has been found guilty of murder, arson, kidnapping and malicious assault.

Davis represented himself in his trial, with the assistance of a co-counsel appointed by the judge.

The verdict was handed down just after 4 p.m. Thursday.

Prosecutors say Davis entered a cabin along Newsome Ridge near Kermit in July 2010 and shot his estranged wife Laura Davis and Gary Newsome.

They said Davis then dragged Laura out of the cabin and put her into his vehicle before setting the house on fire with Newsome inside. Newsome was found dead inside the burned out house.

Investigators say Davis then took Laura to Flemingsburg, Ky., where his cousin lives. Davis' cousin then took Laura to a hospital in Morehead, Ky. to be treated for her wound. Laura was later flown to a hospital in Lexington.

They jury recommended Davis to serve life without mercy.

Newsome's family was in the courtroom as the verdict was announced. They say they were relieved he was found guilty, but it doesn't erase the heartache they're all still feeling.

"It will never make me feel better no matter what he gets," Gary's sister Amy Newsome said. "It won't take back the pain and suffering we've been through."

Davis is set to be sentenced at a later date.

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The trial was delayed for a short time Thursday, after the defendant, 48-year-old Darrell Davis, collapsed in court as he was starting to deliver his closing statements in the trial.

Davis is representing himself in his trial, with the assistance of a co-counsel appointed by the judge.

Davis was taken to the hospital to be checked out after passing out. Court was then recessed for lunch.

The trial resumed after the break, with the judge ruling that Davis was well enough to move forward.

The jury got the case about 2:45 p.m.

Prosecutors say Davis entered a cabin along Newsome Ridge near Kermit in July 2010 and shot his estranged wife Laura Davis and Gary Newsome.

They said Davis then dragged Laura out of the cabin and put her into his vehicle before setting the house on fire with Newsome inside. Newsome was found dead inside the burned out house.

Investigators say Davis then took Laura to Flemingsburg, Ky., where his cousin lives. Davis' cousin then took Laura to a hospital in Morehead, Ky. to be treated for her wound. Laura was later flown to a hospital in Lexington.

Davis was arrested in Kentucky, and later extradited back to West Virginia to stand trial.

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48-year-old Darrell Davis is on trial in Mingo County, W.Va. for a July 2010 murder in Kermit.

Davis is representing himself in his trial, with the assistance of a co-counsel appointed by the judge.

Our crew in the courtroom says Davis passed out as he approached the bench to present his closing statement. Davis was taken to the hospital to be checked out.

The judge then dismissed the jury until 1:15 p.m.

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48-year-old Darrell Davis is on trial in Mingo County, W.Va. for a July 2010 murder in Kermit.

Court officials say Davis is representing himself in his trial, with the assistance of a co-counsel appointed by the judge. Davis began presenting his defense late Wednesday morning.

Last year, Mingo County Sheriff investigators said that Davis entered a cabin along Newsome Ridge and shot his estranged wife Laura Davis and Gary Newsome.

They said Davis then dragged Laura out of the cabin and put her into his vehicle before setting the house on fire with Newsome inside. Newsome was found dead inside the burned out house.

Investigators say Davis then took Laura to Flemingsburg, Ky., where his cousin lives. Davis' cousin then took Laura to a hospital in Morehead, Ky. to be treated for her wound. Laura was later flown to a hospital in Lexington.

Davis was arrested in Kentucky, and later extradited back to West Virginia to stand trial.

Laura Davis testified for the prosecution on Tuesday.

The case is expected to go to the jury following closing statements Thursday morning.

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Chief James Smith with the Mingo County Sheriff's Department says Darrell Davis entered a cabin along Newsome Ridge Saturday and shot Gary Newsome and Laura Davis. Then, Davis allegedly dragged his estranged wife, Laura, out of the cabin and put her into his vehicle and allegedly set the house on fire with Newsome inside.

"He took the butt of the gun and struck her in the head," Smith said. "She was in the vehicle, we believe, at least five to six hours before she got help."

Smith says Davis then took Laura to Flemingsburg, Ky., where his cousin lives. Davis' cousin took Laura to a hospital in Morehead, Ky. Laura was later flown to a hospital in Lexington.

"She had to be terrified not knowing if she was going to live or die -- had to be a strong woman," Smith said.

Davis was arrested and charged in Kentucky and taken to the Mason County Detention Center.

He faces several charges including, burglary, arson, murder, attempted murder and kidnapping.

Deputies hope to extradite him back to West Virginia later this week.