Darren Mack Pleads Guilty to Murder

As opening statements were underway in his murder trial, Darren Mack changed his plea to guilty of first-degree murder in the death of his wife and entered an Alford plea on charges of shooting the judge in their bitter divorce. Mack was on trial for the June 12, 2006 stabbing death of his estranged wife, Charla Mack.

Authorities said Mack stabbed his wife to death at his south Reno, Nevada, townhouse then drove to a parking garage in downtown Reno and shot Family Court Judge Chuck Weller through the window of his third-floor office with a high-powered rifle.

Judge Weller survived the gunshot.

Possibility of Parole

Under the plea deal with prosecutors, Mack, 46, would be sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 20 years. However, the judge is not required to honor that agreement.

Mack entered an Alford plea on charges of shooting the judge. An Alford plea means the defendant believes there is enough evidence to find him guilty, but does not actually admit guilt.

A sentencing date has not been set.

See Also:
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