SOLICITOR CHRISSY ADAMS ANNOUNCES VERDICT IN STATE VS. APRIL MCCULLOUGH

An Anderson County jury found April McCullough not guilty for the Murder of Scotty Fowler on February 5, 2005. 

“We respect the jury’s verdict. This was an extremely difficult case and we appreciate the effort and time that they put forth to reach a verdict. The sheriff’s department did a thorough investigation in this case and there was ample evidence and probable cause to present the case to a jury. This was obviously not a clear-cut case of self-defense, which is evident by the length of time the jury deliberated. 

Domestic violence was an issue throughout this case despite the fact that no prior domestic incidents were ever reported to the Sheriff’s department, social workers, or hospitals. We encourage all victims to contact law enforcement BEFORE violence within the home escalates to such a tragic level. The Sheriff’s office and the Solicitor’s office are dedicated to protecting true victims of domestic violence and we will continue to prosecute cases based on the facts in evidence.” Solicitor Chrissy Adams.