Twardoski convicted of murder

 

Derrick J. Twardoski

The North County News in Red Bud reports that Derrick J. Twardoski, 34, was found guilty Wednesday morning at the Randolph County Courthouse of first degree murder in connection with a May 10, 2013 house fire in Percy that claimed the lives of four children.

Twardoski waived his right to a jury trial, and a stipulation of facts in the case was presented to Judge Richard Brown. He now faces a maximum of 60 years in state prison when sentencing takes place on Oct. 3.

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Corey Saathoff

Corey is the editor of the Republic-Times. He has worked at the newspaper since 2004, and currently resides in Columbia. He is also the principal singer-songwriter and plays guitar in St. Louis area country-rock band The Trophy Mules.
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