State undecided on death penalty in Arrowood case

Posted on August 19, 2015

By ANGELA M. CASTELUCCI / Staff writer

Subdued and soft spoken, a handcuffed Garrett Arrowood looked strikingly young despite his 26 years as he stood before a judge Monday.

Behind him, the courtroom benches were sparsely filled with mothers and grandmothers. His own parents, Danny and Lisa Arrowood, sat surrounded by a group of friends.

With his attorney appearing by phone, Arrowood was alone at the podium facing Circuit Judge David Fina during the 2 p.m. hearing. He is charged with first degree capital murder for the June shooting death of his aunt, Shelly Strickland.

PHOTO: Garrett Arrowood, left, charged in the death of his aunt, Shelly Strickland, appeared in court Monday for a pre-trial hearing before Judge David Fina. State Prosecutor James McCain said they were meeting with Strickland’s family to receive their input on whether or not to seek the death penalty.

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