A New Mexico judge spared 16-year-old Cody Posey a life term and sentenced him to a juvenile facility until age 21, finding that the teen suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder and depression. The decision whether to hand down a juvenile or adult sentence hinged on Posey's potential for rehabilitation.
PHOTO GALLERIES
INTERACTIVES
VIDEO CLIPS
KEY DOCUMENTS
Jury Instructions
The judge read these instructions on the law to the jury before they began deliberations.- Defendant's Confession
During his police interview, Posey recounts shooting his father, stepmother and sister. - Cody's Essay
'My Former Years and Why They Happened' is what Posey titles this handwritten account. - Letter to Erin's Family
In this letter to his girlfriend's parents, Cody Posey calls himself a "screw-up." - Custody Agreement
Cody's father relinquished his parental rights in 2000, though Cody would later return to live with his father after his mother's death. - Sex Abuse Claim
In the portion of his police interview, Posey claims his father forced him to have sex with his stepmother. - Charges
According to this charging document, Posey is charged with three counts of first-degree murder and four counts of tampering with evidence. - Probable Cause Statement
Deputy sheriff Robert Sheppard outlines details of the investigation. - Defendant's Data
This information sheet outlines basic information on Cody Posey.
More Stories
- •Feb. 22, 2006
Posey vows to never kill again - •Feb. 22, 2006
Relatives plead for leniency
SENTENCING HEARING
- •Feb. 21, 2006
Psychiatrist: Teen had post-traumatic stress disorder - • Feb. 21, 2006
Prosecution: Cody is a psychopath who can't be rehabilitated
VERDICT
- • Feb. 8, 2006
Despite brutality of killings, conviction upsets many - • Feb. 7, 2006
Jury finds Cody Posey guilty
CLOSING ARGUMENTS
- • Feb. 6, 2006
Closing arguments presented - • Feb. 5, 2006
Jurors can consider self-defense - • Feb. 2, 2006
Is Cody Posey a teenage psychopath?
REBUTTAL CASE
- • Jan. 31, 2006
Teen knew killing was wrong, psychiatrist testifies - • Jan. 30, 2006
Psychiatrist: Teen took responsibility for killing family - • Jan. 27, 2006
Brother says he never saw signs of abuse
DEFENSE'S CASE
- • Jan. 26, 2006
Psychologist: Abuse, depression led teen to despair - • Jan. 25, 2006
Lawyers: Slain father searched for incest porn - • Jan. 24, 2006
Father of dead teen testifies for her killer - • Jan. 23, 2006
Friends, relatives describe abuse defendant suffered - • Jan. 20, 2006
Posey testifies he 'just lost control - • Jan. 19, 2006
Posey takes the stand
PROSECUTION'S CASE
- • Jan. 18, 2006
Jurors view photos of grisly crime scene - • Jan. 17, 2006
Sam Donaldson describes bloody crime scene
PRETRIAL
- • July 12, 2004
Posey appears in court
THE INVESTIGATION
- • July 9, 2004
Accused teen says he killed because of abuse - • July 8, 2004
Teen arrested for three deaths
CASE IN BRIEF
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Cody Posey is convicted of murder after killing his family in the caretaker's residence of Sam Donaldson's New Mexico ranch, but is sentenced as a juvenile.
BACKGROUND
MESSAGE BOARDS
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Chat guests:
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•Vera Ockenfels
Defense team's mitigation specialist
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•Verlin Posey
Paul Posey's brother and Cody Posey's uncle
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•Corliss Clees
Cody Posey's aunt and guardian
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•Crystol Williams
Alternate juror
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•Carole Gareau-Rasco
Alternate juror after the verdict
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