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3 Counts Of Murder: Camm Convicted Again
Jurors Say Former Trooper Killed Wife, Two Children

POSTED: 9:17 pm EST March 3, 2006
WLKY.com

WARRICK COUNTY, Ind. -- After 45 hours of deliberations, jurors in the high-profile David Camm triple-murder case agreed that he killed his family.

The verdict was read at about 10:20 p.m. Friday, WLKY NewsChannel 32's Julia Harding reported.

The jurors -- eight men and four women -- gave Warrick County Judge Robert Aylsworth a 30-minute warning, as instructed, at about 9 p.m. But because of heavy security, it took more than an hour before the guilty verdict was read.

Camm, a former Indiana state trooper, was on trial for the second time in connection with the deaths of his wife, Kim, and their two children, Brad and Jill. The three victims were found shot to death in the garage of their Georgetown, Ind., home in 2000.

Camm was convicted of three counts of murder in 2002 and sentenced to 195 years in prison, but his convictions were overturned in 2004. He was charged again later that year, and a new suspect -- Charles Boney -- was arrested in 2005. Boney was convicted in January and sentenced last month to spend the rest of his life behind bars.

Harding reported that security was extremely tight as family members and other followers of the case made their way into the Warrick County Courthouse. The reason for the delay between the announcement that there was a verdict and the actual reading of it was because nearly 50 deputies needed to get into the courthouse, metal-detector screenings needed to take place and space needed to be made in the courtroom.

Before the verdict was read, Aylsworth had warned the court against any outbursts, Harding reported.

After hearing testimony for seven weeks, jurors deliberated for four full days, Harding reported.

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Defense: 'We Plan An Appeal'

POSTED: 11:05 pm EST March 3, 2006
WLKY.com

WARRICK COUNTY, Ind. -- David Camm's lead defense attorney said she'll plan an appeal as soon as possible.

Kitty Liell faced reporters moments after her client was found guilty of three counts of murder. Camm, a former Indiana state trooper, was on trial for the second time in connection with the deaths of his wife, Kim, and their two children, Brad and Jill. The three victims were found shot to death in the garage of their Georgetown, Ind., home in 2000.

Camm was convicted of three counts of murder in 2002 and sentenced to 195 years in prison, but his convictions were overturned in 2004. He was charged again later that year, and a new suspect -- Charles Boney -- was arrested in 2005. Boney was convicted in January and sentenced last month to spend the rest of his life behind bars.

"We prepare an appeal," Liell said.

Jurors will return to the Warrick County Courthouse Monday for a sentencing hearing, WLKY NewsChannel 32's Julia Harding reported.

"Immediately after the sentencing hearing, we will have an appeal ready," Liell said.

Liell cited what she called an "improper strike of women from the jury, improper exclusion of evidence of Mr. Boney's foot fetish and the improper exclusion of the clip of Boney's confession" from the trial as reasons why she thinks she has grounds for appeal.

Liell said she told Camm to be strong, and added that she'll provide support for Camm's family in the coming days.

"We plan on spending the weekend with Dave at the jail," Liell said.

Liell polled the jurors after they read their verdict, wanting to make sure the vote was unanimous.

"I don't think the jury ever got the full picture," she said.

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Prosecution Relieved After 'Fair Trial'

POSTED: 11:17 pm EST March 3, 2006
WLKY.com

WARRICK COUNTY, Ind. -- Moments after David Camm's triple-murder conviction, Floyd County prosecutor Keith Henderson said he was relieved for the victims' loved ones.

"I'm relieved for this wonderful family," he said.

After hearing seven weeks of testimony, jurors needed four full days -- 45 hours in all -- to reach their unanimous decision, WLKY NewsChannel 32's Julia Harding reported.

"They'd been in four days of excruciating deliberations," said Henderson, adding that they seemed firmly convinced of Camm's guilt when defense attorney Kitty Liell questioned each of them after the verdict was read. "But they were resolute when they were polled."

Henderson said he thought the trial was clean, and that Judge Robert Aylsworth kept a fair courtroom. He also said Liell's plan for appeal doesn't bother him.

"I see no grounds to give me concern about an appeal," Henderson said.

Camm can be sentenced to a prison term of anywhere between 45 and 195 years, Harding reported. Henderson will seek life in prison without parole, a sentence for which Camm also is eligible.

"I'll have to prove the aggravating factors, which shouldn't be difficult," he said. "We have children under the age of 12 who are two of the victims."

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Families: No Surprise, Verdict Yields Divided Reactions

POSTED: 11:33 pm EST March 3, 2006
WLKY.com

WARRICK COUNTY, Ind. -- Families on both sides of the David Camm triple-murder case talked to reporters shortly after the guilty verdict was announced.

Camm's uncle, Sam Lockhart, said the case is not over.

"We'll be back," he said. "I can't express to you how disappointed I am with what's gone on here. It's like a nightmare that's never ended."

Lockhart testified that he and Camm were among a group of men playing basketball at a nearby church at the time of the fatal shootings.

"Dave was with me that night," Lockhart said. "Truth is truth."

As big of a disappointment as the second guilty verdict is for the family -- Camm was convicted in 2002, but an appeals court overturned the verdict two years later -- Lockhart said he harbors no animosity toward the jurors.

"I don't blame the people," he said. "I really don't. They're probably great in their community. I blame the state."

On the other side, Kim Camm's father, Frank Renn, said he thinks justice was served.

"I think Kim, Brad and Jill can rest a little easier now," he said. "I know we will."

Kim's sister, Debbie Karem, who has multiple scleroris, said she had a tough time keeping her composure at certain points during the trial, but Friday's verdict obviously helped her.

"I know Kim, Brad and Jill were holding me strong," she said. "But I'm OK now."

Renn said he felt like a huge weight was lifted with his former son-in-law's triple-murder conviction.

"I think my heart kind of went to my stomach again ... but the good way," he said. "It was a pretty happy thing to hear when the man said, 'guilty.'"

Kim Camm's mother, Janice Renn, who hasn't talked to the media much throughout the ordeal, said she's been thankful for all of the well-wishers in the community.

"I think just all the support from people and a lot of prayers is what got us through," she said. "Family, friends ... even strangers."

Asked what he was going to do this weekend, Frank Renn said it was obvious.

"I've got a case of beer I need to get rid of," he said.

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Camm Jurors Explain What Led To Guilty Verdict
Foreman Says Molestation Was Key

POSTED: 11:42 am EST March 7, 2006
WLKY.com

WARRICK COUNTY, Ind. -- Jurors in David Camm's triple-murder case said Monday that they were so convinced of Camm's guilt that there was no choice but to recommend a sentence of life in prison without parole.

Camm, a former Indiana state trooper, was on trial for the second time in connection with the deaths of his wife, Kim, and their two children, Brad and Jill. The three victims were found shot to death in the garage of their Georgetown, Ind., home in 2000.

Camm was convicted in 2002 of three counts of murder and sentenced to 195 years in prison, but his convictions were overturned in 2004. He was charged again later that year, and a new suspect -- Charles Boney -- was arrested in 2005. Boney was convicted in January and sentenced last month to spend the rest of his life behind bars.

WLKY NewsChannel 32's Julia Harding spoke to two of the jury members who deliberated for 45 hours over a four-day period -- after listening to testimony for seven weeks -- before they arrived at a guilty verdict late Friday night.

Jury foreman Robert Crowell spoke for the panel when he offered up a sympathetic statement to the loved ones of the victims.

"From the jury to the families of Kim, Brad and Jill Camm -- our hearts go out to all of you," Crowell said. "Over the last two months we've come to know what special, beautiful people they were in all of your lives. While this cannot replace the void, our hope is with God's strength, healing may now begin."

Crowell added that the jurors got along well and didn't take their first vote until the fourth day of their deliberations, Harding reported. Fellow juror Darlene Short said the panel wanted to analyze all of the testimony before taking that first vote.

"We discussed the evidence at length," Short said. "The blood experts got a full day and a half."

Crowell said prosecutor Keith Henderson's introduction of David Camm's alleged molestation of his daughter factored heavily into his guilty vote, Harding reported.

"I think there were a number of strong points, but the timeline on molestation was critical," he said. "It was clear Jill was molested. Once the timeline was established, we drew our own conclusions to that."

Jurors recommended the life-without-parole sentence Monday. Judge Robert Aylsworth will take that into consideration when he sentences Camm later in the month.

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Camm Tells Judge: 'I Did Not Do This'
Killer Sentenced To Life In Prison Without Parole

POSTED: 4:29 pm EST March 28, 2006
WLKY.com

WARRICK COUNTY, Ind. -- As expected, a judge in Warrick County sentenced David Camm Tuesday to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

Camm, a former Indiana state trooper, was convicted on March 3 of killing his wife, Kim, and their two young children, Brad and Jill. Jurors urged a sentence of life in prison without parole, and Warrick County Judge Robert Aylsworth upheld that recommendation Tuesday.

Camm had been convicted in 2002 of the 2000 shootings, but an appeals court overturned the conviction in 2004. He was charged again later that year, and a new suspect -- Charles Boney -- was arrested in 2005. Boney was convicted in January and sentenced last month to spend the rest of his life behind bars.

Several people from both sides of the case spoke in court Tuesday, WLKY NewsChannel 32's Julia Harding reported.

"(Camm) said even the best-intentioned will know his loss, grief and despair," said Camm's attorney, Kitty Liell.

Camm told the judge that he's innocent, adding, "I did not do this. Another tragic mistake has been made. I love and adore my wife, Kim, Jill and Brad."

Harding reported that Camm broke down several times and had a hard time speaking.

"He's missed his family terribly," said Camm's uncle, Sam Lockhart.

Added Liell: "This is the only time in my life I have defended an innocent man whose facing serious charges and a life sentence."

Camm's sister, Julie Hogue, also spoke, saying, "We will never quit. We are on a mission of truth."

But Kim Camm's sister, Debbie Karem, wrote a letter that prosecutors read, Harding reported. Karem wasn't able to attend because of illness, but the letter said, "I wish David Camm would stop thinking of his self for once. The only truth you've told was a statement you made before you were arrested. You said you could still hear Brad say, 'Daddy, daddy.' I still can't help but wonder if those were his last words."

Prosecutor Keith Henderson said he's pleased that Camm will spend the rest of his life behind bars.

"It would be my hope he thinks about his beautiful children and wife every morning when he wakes up and every night when he goes to sleep," he said.