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Terry Donaldson Jr. has been found guilty of murder in the first degree. A 12-person jury panel returned the verdict on Tuesday afternoon. The jury deliberations lasted less than two hours.

List of other counts and recommended sentences:

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Count 1, Murder in the First Degree, Guilty, life in prison

Count 2, Possession of a Firearm after Delinquent Adjudication, Guilty, 10 years and a $10k fine

Count 3, Burglary in the Second Degree, Guilty, Four years and a $5,000 fine.

Count 4, Burglary in the Second Degree, Guilty, Four years and a $5,000 fine.

Count 5, Conspiracy, Guilty, 10 years and a $10,000 fine.

Count 6 Concealing Stolen property, Guilty, one year and a $1,000 fine.

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Count 1, robbery with a Weapon, Guilty, 30 years and a $10,000 fine.

Count 2, Burglary in the First Degree, Guilty, 15 years with a $10,000 fine.

A sentencing date was set for April 9th and 9 a.m. Judge Russell Vaclaw will evaluate the jury’s recommended sentence.

A single gunshot killed Gregg Meidl on August 19, 2018. The jury determined that it was Donaldson who pulled the trigger. Co-defendants Tyler Thomison and Thomas Alexander testified against Donaldson in day two of the trial. This was part of plea dal that was previously negotiated. District Attorney Kevin Buchanan says this testimony was key.

The trial spanned four days and was heard in front of Judge Russell Vaclaw at the Washington County Courthouse. Several witnesses testified in order to get the guilty verdict. Buchanan says several different kinds of resources were used along the way.

The 18-year-old Donaldson was present in plainclothes as the verdict was read. Defense counsel declined to comment on the matter. They did indicate plans to appeal the ruling.