A jury returned a guilty verdict late Monday afternoon in the murder trial of Amanda Williams. Her fiancé, Tirrell Edwards, of Warrensville Heights, was accused of killing her last October but has claimed self-defense since the shooting.Tirrell Edwards found guilty of murder in Amanda Williams trial Edwards was found guilty on five of six counts:
“Justice did prevail in my opinion today, and for that, I'm grateful,” said Dr. R.A. Vernon, senior pastor of The Word Church.“Nothing's going to bring Amanda back,” said Vernon. “You know, nothing fixes that.”“The family is extremely grateful for the dedication and care shown by Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael C O'Malley from the beginning. They also recognize the tireless effort by Assistant Prosecutors Kevin Filiatraut and Margaret Graham who presented the case to the jury.
After several weeks of outcry from family, friends and community members, a grand jury indicted Edwards on charges in early November. He turned himself in to authorities the following day.“Made people take us serious, including Prosecutor O’Malley, that the weight of that ministry could have made some real noise that justice wasn't served,” said Vernon.
RELATED: Warrensville Heights man on trial for death of fiancée Amanda Williams claiming self-defense Last Friday was a pivotal day in the courtroom, as Edwards took the stand in his defense, claiming Williams lunged at him with a knife that night. He told the jury when he shot her, he had no choice.“I would like for women to learn from this, that domestic violence is real, and one time is enough, and you can lose your life by staying too long,” said Vernon.
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