Prosecutors charged Ersland with murder, because after shooting and incapacitating 16-year-old Antwun Parker during the robbery, Ersland shot Parker five more times.
Don Franz is a fellow pharmacist who has visited Ersland in prison. Franz says he's confident Ersland will win his appeal.
"You really don't know what you do in a situation like that, and you are confronted and your adrenaline is high. People who have been Monday night quarterbacking haven't been in those shoes," Franz said.
Some folks were driving home from a high school graduation when they were swept up in that epic tornado in Joplin Monday afternoon. Being caught without a shelter can have deadly consequences. "Seek shelterMore >>
Some folks were driving home from a high school graduation when they were swept up in that epic tornado in Joplin Monday afternoon. Being caught without a shelter can have deadly consequences. "Seek shelterMore >>
Residents are allowed back to assess the damage, 48 hours after a massive tornado ravaged parts of Moore. Two dozen people lost their lives Monday, including the mother of two brave sons.More >>
Residents are allowed back to assess the damage, 48 hours after a massive tornado ravaged parts of Moore. Two dozen people lost their lives Monday, including the mother of two brave sons. One of the sons rode out the storm with his mom, and lived to tell their story.More >>
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