Arrowood takes the stand

Posted on August 29, 2018

Despite having eight previous felony convictions, Garrett Arrowood said his first experience at a trial was his own murder trial in 2016.

He freely admitted it was his decision not to testify at the trial, but said his decision was made solely “on the advice of my lawyer.”

PHOTO: Garrett Arrowood, who is serving a life sentence for his role in the death of his aunt, Shelly Strickland, testified Thursday he was only following the advice of his attorney when he decided not to testify at his 2016 murder trial. 

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