In 1999, an Oakland man was one juror away from conviction of torturing a woman to death. Now he stands accused of murdering his wife
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Nathaniel McCowan, following an intense argument with his wife and amid accusations from authorities, claims he had no knowledge of her death despite evidence against him.
Memorializing Laketha Humphrey-McCowan, a social media tribute describes her as 'a beautiful soul who would light up any room she walked in,' underscoring the tragedy of her death.
McCowan, previously charged with murder in 1998, faced a near conviction but took a plea deal after one juror held out, illustrating a complicated legal history.
New evidence suggests McCowan shot his wife after an argument that took place earlier at a friend’s birthday party, revealing a troubling pattern of violence.
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