Clayton Man Pleads Guilty in Naval Reservist's Shooting Death
Andrew Deshawn Canty pleaded guilty to first-degree murder Monday in the December 2005 shooting death of his girlfriend's husband.
Posted — UpdatedJury selection began last week in the first of three capital murder trials connected to his death. Berkley's wife, Monique Berkley, and Latwon Darrell Johnson, 20, a friend of Canty's, also face first-degree murder in the case.
The plan, authorities said, called for Monique Berkley to be beaten to cover up her involvement in the alleged crime. She was shot instead, however, and investigators have not said if they understand why.
Canty's attorney, Ann Groninger, said she is happy to have her client's case resolved and that they felt Canty's plea was the right decision.
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