Death penalty sought for quadruple homicide suspect

Published 11:09 pm Friday, October 13, 2017

Lawrence County Prosecutor Brigham Anderson said the county will seek the death penalty for Decatur Township quadruple homicide suspect Arron Lawson, 23.

Lawson was captured by authorities this morning following a two-day manhunt, and will appear for his arraignment at 10 a.m. Saturday (tomorrow) in Ironton Municipal Court.

Lawson is currently facing three counts of Murder and one count of Aggravated Murder, both unclassified felonies at this time. Anderson added that additional charges will be coming from the Grand Jury as well.

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