June trial set for Whiddons for Strickland murder

Posted on May 6, 2016

While not charged as co-defendants, Rodney Whiddon and his son, Manden, will be tried together for their role in the June 2015 murder of local educator Shelly Strickland.

Strickland’s nephew, Garrett Arrowood, is currently serving a life sentence after a Taylor County jury found him guilty April 22 of first degree murder following a four-day trial.

PHOTO: Rodney Whiddon, right, faces life in prison without parole for his alleged role in the June 2015 murder of Shelly Strickland.

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