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State of Utah v. James Enoch Henfling
Date: 10-12-2017
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Judge: Not Available
Court: 3rd District Court, Summit County, Utah
Plaintiff's Attorney: Margaret Olson
Defendant's Attorney: Not Available
Description:
Park City, UT - Jury Convicts Man of First-Degree Murder
The State of Utah charged James Enoch Henfling, age 29, with first-degree murder for killing Jose Fernandez, age 37, in February 22, 2016 inside the victim's home in Park City. He was also charged with second-degree felony discharge of a firearm.
Henfling was invited to Fernandez' apartment by Elise Henfling, a friend and co-worker of the victim. Henfling took a gun and a Taser with him because he believed that his sister was in danger. Henfling was invited to stay the night but the two men began to argue and Henfling was hit in the face and choked by Fernandez. The sister became involved in the dispute and Henfling shot Fernandez in the forehead. The died several days later.
Henfling claimed self-defense.
The State of Utah charged James Enoch Henfling, age 29, with first-degree murder for killing Jose Fernandez, age 37, in February 22, 2016 inside the victim's home in Park City. He was also charged with second-degree felony discharge of a firearm.
Henfling was invited to Fernandez' apartment by Elise Henfling, a friend and co-worker of the victim. Henfling took a gun and a Taser with him because he believed that his sister was in danger. Henfling was invited to stay the night but the two men began to argue and Henfling was hit in the face and choked by Fernandez. The sister became involved in the dispute and Henfling shot Fernandez in the forehead. The died several days later.
Henfling claimed self-defense.
Outcome:
Guilty
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About This Case
What was the outcome of State of Utah v. James Enoch Henfling?
The outcome was: Guilty
Which court heard State of Utah v. James Enoch Henfling?
This case was heard in 3rd District Court, Summit County, Utah, UT. The presiding judge was Not Available.
Who were the attorneys in State of Utah v. James Enoch Henfling?
Plaintiff's attorney: Margaret Olson. Defendant's attorney: Not Available.
When was State of Utah v. James Enoch Henfling decided?
This case was decided on October 12, 2017.