The Jacksonville man accused of shooting two sisters and killing one on Halloween five years ago took the stand Thursday to share his account of what happened that night.
, the double shooting started over an argument about Absher’s car keys escalated and he choked her. It states a witness heard two gunshots a few seconds apart, saw Absher with a rifle or shotgun and found both victims with gunshot wounds to their heads.
During direct examination, Absher explained why he ran away after the shooting and took the rifle with him.Action News Jax Daily Headlines NewsletterIn 2017, Action News Jax showed you exclusive video of Absher being handcuffed and put in the back of a police cruiser after a massive police search for him.
Absher is a two-time convicted felon, so he didn’t own the rifle legally. However, he denies that he shot Ashlee or Lisa and said in court he has no idea how Ashlee could have shot herself.Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks“He tried to kill two people and one of their children -- and succeeded with one. So I don’t think he should be alive right now,” Lisa Rucker said ahead of the trial.
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