A Texas jury had sentenced a convicted killer to death for executing a San Antonio police officer in 2016.
On July 26, Otis McKane attacked a bailiff in court after learning the verdict. The incident impacted the jury’s decision to impose capital punishment on Friday.
McKane, 36, had stalked detective Benjamin Marconi and waited for the right time to perpetrate his “heinous and unspeakable” crimes prosecutors said.
The unsuspecting 50-year-old was writing a ticket during an overtime shift when he approached and shot him twice in the head.
Upon his arrest, the shooter told reporters that he “lashed out at someone who didn’t deserve it” because he was denied a visit to his son.
“From the bottom of our hearts, we are extremely proud of all the hard work you put into bringing justice for Ben and finding closure for our family,” a statement said.
“And finally, to Detective Benjamin Edward Marconi – THANK YOU for making our lives better, and the lives of everyone you touched. You are eternally missed and we will NEVER forget you – rest easy sweet Ben.”
