Jury finds Cop Killer Jamie Hood guilty

A jury has found Jamie Hood guilty in the shooting death of Athens Clarke County Police Officer Elmer "Buddy" Christian and injuring Officer Tony Howard in 2011. 

After shooting the two officers, Hood ran from police for four days before he finally surrendered.   

Hood has admitted to the shooting. He tried to convince the jury Monday moing that the shootings were justified. He claimed there was bad blood between himself and Howard from a prior interaction.

Hood acted as his own attoey in the death penalty case and often appeared frustrated during testimony.

During closing ceremony, Hood addressed Christian’s family.

”How can the family be happy with me? You killed my son, you killed my son. How can they be happy with me?" Hood said.

In his closing argument, Clarke County District Attoey Ken Mauldin dismissed Hood's claim that he acted in self-defense in shooting the two officers.

”In that instance, Tony Howard would have been justified in using deadly force, but that's not what he did, Mauldin said. ”You cannot claim justified if committing, attempting to commit or fleeing from a felony."

Hood wrapped up his arguments to jury, by thanking them.

”I appreciate you listening. I worked hard. I wish you all the best in your lives and hope you're loved ones won't go through what I've gone through, Hood said.