Judge Terry Dempsey Death

 

Franklin County Circuit Court Judge Terry L. Dempsey is reported to have passed away while at UAB Hospital earlier today. He had been seriously ill for the past week.

Dempsey had served in Franklin County for several years and was perhaps most known for not accepting a jury recommendation to sentence child killer Christie Scott to Life in Prison. Instead, Dempsey gave Scott the death penalty. 

More details on arrangements are expected on Friday.

Don't remember Scott? Christie Scott's Road to Death Row.