Suspect in murder says he doesn’t want lawyer: ‘I know what I did’

The man accused of murdering an Acampo father and son last month declared his intention to plead guilty Monday morning, even if that meant a possible death sentence.

Howard Daniel Smith, 40, allegedly shot and killed Jonathan Meagher, 48, and his father, 84-year-old William Robert Meagher, on March 25, according to prosecutors.

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Robert Jacobs posted at 5:43 am on Tue, Apr 5, 2011.

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At least this guy is accepting responsiblity for his actions, which is more than anyone can say for the powers that be and law enforcement! Because we know they are never responsible for their actions...
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