Wake County Jurors Set to Deliberate in Double-Murder Trial
Jury to Determine Sentencing for Nathan Holden
In a shocking turn of events, Nathan Holden, the man convicted of double murder, faces the possibility of receiving the death penalty. A Raleigh jury is currently deliberating whether or not Holden should be sentenced to death for the murders of his in-laws and the attempted murder of his estranged wife.
Background of the Case
On April 9th, Holden brutally murdered his father-in-law and mother-in-law before attempting to kill his estranged wife. He has pleaded guilty to the charges but maintains that he was not in his right mind at the time of the murders.
Jury Deliberations
The jury has been hearing testimony and evidence for several weeks and is now tasked with determining whether Holden's mental state should be taken into consideration when determining his punishment. The prosecution is seeking the death penalty, while the defense is arguing for a sentence of life in prison without parole.
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