BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The landlord accused of killing two tenants in Battle Creek three years ago was found guilty Friday.
A jury convicted 56-year-old Chad Allen Reed of first- and second-degree murder in the deaths of 34-year-old Joseph Soule and his girlfriend, 31-year-old Jaclyn Lepird, in October 2020.
Reed was also found guilty on three counts of felony firearms and one count of felon in possession of a firearm.
The verdict was reached less than a day after the case was turned over to jurors.
Watch the verdict being read below:
Reed became argumentative while the judge spoke but was quickly silenced.
"I object, your Honor, this court does not have jurisdiction, just as I said. I call for the jury to review a record of the holding documents that they're holding the hearing illegally and they have," Reed said.
The judge responded by saying Reed's objection with the jurisdiction is well noted.
Reed's sentencing has been set for Thursday, November 30 at 10 a.m.
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