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Matthew Blakley shot and killed his 24-year-old wife, Candace in their North Augusta home. Blakley admitted to having done it, but claimed it was an accident.
Sunday afternoon—less than a day after the killing—Blakley was released on bond. The day after that, less than two days after admittedly shooting his wife to death, authorities declared that the deputy will NOT be charged with first or second-degree murder, but “involuntary manslaughter.” Even if convicted, Deputy Blakley may not receive any prison time at all, and cannot be sentenced to more than five years. Under South Carolina state law, the distinction between murder and manslaughter hinges upon whether there was “malice aforethought” which constitutes murder, as opposed to criminal negligence, which constitutes manslaughter.
The following facts are undisputed:
When Blakley exited his house, blood on his hands, he admitted to shooting his wife.
The coroner ruled that she died from a bullet wound to the head.
She was found dead in her bathtub.
Also found in the bathroom, on the floor, were a broken wedding ring, an M4 rifle, and a spent shell casing.
A second man, who has not been publicly named, was also on the scene, also had blood on his hands, and claimed to have attempted CPR on the victim without success.
In less than two days, the decision was made not to charge the confessed killer with murder.
The double-standard could hardly be any more blatant. Given the facts, it would be absolutely absurd to pretend that Blakley did not receive preferential treatment due to being a police officer. In short, he was literally allowed to get away with murder because he wore a badge. Blakey was, however, fired after he was charged, with Aiken county Sheriff Michael Hunt calling the event “a very unfortunate and tragic incident for both families involved.”
Matthew Blakley shot and killed his 24-year-old wife, Candace in their North Augusta home. Blakley admitted to having done it, but claimed it was an accident.
Sunday afternoon—less than a day after the killing—Blakley was released on bond. The day after that, less than two days after admittedly shooting his wife to death, authorities declared that the deputy will NOT be charged with first or second-degree murder, but “involuntary manslaughter.” Even if convicted, Deputy Blakley may not receive any prison time at all, and cannot be sentenced to more than five years. Under South Carolina state law, the distinction between murder and manslaughter hinges upon whether there was “malice aforethought” which constitutes murder, as opposed to criminal negligence, which constitutes manslaughter.
The following facts are undisputed:
When Blakley exited his house, blood on his hands, he admitted to shooting his wife.
The coroner ruled that she died from a bullet wound to the head.
She was found dead in her bathtub.
Also found in the bathroom, on the floor, were a broken wedding ring, an M4 rifle, and a spent shell casing.
A second man, who has not been publicly named, was also on the scene, also had blood on his hands, and claimed to have attempted CPR on the victim without success.
In less than two days, the decision was made not to charge the confessed killer with murder.
The double-standard could hardly be any more blatant. Given the facts, it would be absolutely absurd to pretend that Blakley did not receive preferential treatment due to being a police officer. In short, he was literally allowed to get away with murder because he wore a badge. Blakey was, however, fired after he was charged, with Aiken county Sheriff Michael Hunt calling the event “a very unfortunate and tragic incident for both families involved.”