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United States of America v. Shane McKinley Swimmer
Date: 09-10-2021
Case Number: 1:18-cr-00143-MR-WCM
Judge: Martin Reidinger
Court: United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina (Buncombe County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: United States Attorney’s Office
Defendant's Attorney:
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Best Ashville Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory
Description:
Asheville, NC: Second degree murder criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant, Shane McKinley Swimmer, age 21, of Cherokee, North Carolina.
An November 10, 2018, Swimmer and his uncle, Charles Ray "Chino†West, were at his uncle's residence on Rocky Knob Trail in Swain County, which is within the boundaries of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians reservation. Trial evidence established that shortly before 7:00 p.m., Swimmer attacked his uncle with a baseball bat, striking the victim in the head at least nine times. The victim died as a result of his injuries. Following the attack, Swimmer went to another family member's house nearby and announced that the victim was dead before calling 911. Officers with the Cherokee Indian Police Department arrested Swimmer shortly thereafter.
An November 10, 2018, Swimmer and his uncle, Charles Ray "Chino†West, were at his uncle's residence on Rocky Knob Trail in Swain County, which is within the boundaries of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians reservation. Trial evidence established that shortly before 7:00 p.m., Swimmer attacked his uncle with a baseball bat, striking the victim in the head at least nine times. The victim died as a result of his injuries. Following the attack, Swimmer went to another family member's house nearby and announced that the victim was dead before calling 911. Officers with the Cherokee Indian Police Department arrested Swimmer shortly thereafter.
Outcome:
Federal Jury Finds Swain County Man Guilty Of Second Degree Murder
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About This Case
What was the outcome of United States of America v. Shane McKinley Swimmer?
The outcome was: Federal Jury Finds Swain County Man Guilty Of Second Degree Murder
Which court heard United States of America v. Shane McKinley Swimmer?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina (Buncombe County), NC. The presiding judge was Martin Reidinger.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Shane McKinley Swimmer?
Plaintiff's attorney: United States Attorney’s Office. Defendant's attorney: Best Ashville Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Shane McKinley Swimmer decided?
This case was decided on September 10, 2021.