Sydney Powell, a 23-year-old woman from Ohio, was convicted for bludgeoning her mother to death with a frying pan and stabbing her numerous times.
Sydney Powell Who Bludgeoned Mom To Death, Convicted For Two Counts Of Murder, Felonious Assault And Evidence Tampering| Photo: WEWS
Sydney Powell was kicked out of college for poor grades, which her parents discovered, leading to the deadly confrontation.
Sydney Powell had kept her expulsion a secret and continued to live on campus until being evicted from her dorm.
After Sydney Powell’s father informed her mother, a discussion took place which escalated into violence. Prosecutors say Sydney Powell repeatedly beat her mother with the frying pan and then stabbed her with a steak knife.
Sydney Powell’s defense argued that she suffered from schizophrenia and was not aware of the wrongfulness of her actions.
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However, the jury rejected the insanity defense of Sydney Powell.
Sydney Powell is scheduled to be sentenced on September 28th and could face a maximum sentence of life in prison with the possibility of parole in 15 years.
According to a report by The Mirror, Sydney Powell initially claimed that someone broke into their home, but prosecutors believe Sydney Powell staged a break-in.
Three psychologists found Sydney Powell not guilty by reason of insanity, while another determined Sydney Powell was sane when the alleged murder occurred, The Mirror added.
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