Jury convicts Ernest Franklin for the murder of his son
NORWICH – After a week-long trial and only a few hours of deliberation, a jury convicted Ernest Franklin for the murder of his 16-year-old adopted son.
Ernest Franklin II, 36, was convicted for second-degree murder, third-degree arson, and tampering with physical evidence.
At around midnight on March 1, 2017 Ernest Franklin killed his 16-year-old disabled son, Jeffrey Franklin, and burned the evidence at their home at 457 State Route 8 in the Town of Guilford.
At 2:48 p.m. only approximately two-and-a-half hours after hearing closing statements, the jury found Franklin guilty on all counts.
He allegedly worked with his wife, who is scheduled to have her own murder trial towards the beginning of April.
"Because we have another murder trial coming up related to this case, all I can tell you is that I'm very happy the jury heard all of the evidence and found Franklin guilty beyond a reasonable doubt," said Ferrarese. "I can't really discuss sentencing at this time, but there will likely be a very extensive time to serve in prison."
Sentencing will be held at 9:30 a.m. on May 3 in Chenango County Court.
Read more about the conviction in Monday's edition of The Evening Sun.
– By Zachary Meseck, Sun Staff Writer
Ernest Franklin II, 36, was convicted for second-degree murder, third-degree arson, and tampering with physical evidence.
At around midnight on March 1, 2017 Ernest Franklin killed his 16-year-old disabled son, Jeffrey Franklin, and burned the evidence at their home at 457 State Route 8 in the Town of Guilford.
At 2:48 p.m. only approximately two-and-a-half hours after hearing closing statements, the jury found Franklin guilty on all counts.
He allegedly worked with his wife, who is scheduled to have her own murder trial towards the beginning of April.
"Because we have another murder trial coming up related to this case, all I can tell you is that I'm very happy the jury heard all of the evidence and found Franklin guilty beyond a reasonable doubt," said Ferrarese. "I can't really discuss sentencing at this time, but there will likely be a very extensive time to serve in prison."
Sentencing will be held at 9:30 a.m. on May 3 in Chenango County Court.
Read more about the conviction in Monday's edition of The Evening Sun.
– By Zachary Meseck, Sun Staff Writer
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