Christopher Derrick Hobgood stands with his attorney, Shirley Baldwin, as he pleads guilty Monday to second-degree murder in the death of James T. Hall, Jr. The district attorney’s office recommended Hobgood be sentenced to 25 years with 12 to serve. Judge Anthony Mozingo is not required to follow the recommendation during Hobgood’s sentencing hearing on Oct. 21. | Photo by Beth Riles
Christopher Derrick Hobgood pled guilty Monday to second-degree murder in front of Fifteenth Circuit Court Judge Anthony Mozingo for the death of James Thurman Hall, Jr. Mozingo will sentence Hobgood on Oct. 21.