Ross (Trey) Wooten Taken into Lauderdale Sheriff's Custody

 

Ross Newton Wooten, aka Trey, was taken into Lauderdale County custody on Friday. According to the little information available from the LCDC, Wooten is being held without bond per Judge Will Powell.

The 35 year-old Shoals native was indicted on two counts of manslaughter over 28 months ago. Wooten was residing in Augusta, Georgia, when he was involved in a Shoal Creek boat crash that killed his girlfriend and her young daughter. Wooten and his son were also injured in the accident.

Some background on the crime: Wooten Indictment

Thanks to the Lauderdale County District Attorney's office for pursuing justice in this case even when it was an unpopular thing to do.

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