25 August 2019 :

A Franklin County jury recommended the death penalty for Kristofer Garrett (26, Black), who, on January 5, 2018, stabbed to death his ex-girlfriend Nicole Duckson and their 4-year-old daughter Christina Duckson. His attorneys argued Garrett was mentally ill, and the product of an abusive, neglectful childhood. Several witnesses testified that he had never been in trouble before, and aside from these crimes, had never been violent. "I did it and I'm sorry,” Garrett said. Judge Chris Brown will make the final decision based on their recommendation. He will impose sentence in a separate hearing set for Aug. 22.