Episode
Death Sentence for Officer Killer
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- Jun 18, 2026
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- 85
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Summary
A jury delivered a death sentence to Kenneth Simpson for fatally shooting Detective Sgt. Mason Griffith during a convenience store disturbance in March 2023, after Simpson pulled a gun and opened fire when officers attempted to arrest him — a standoff that ended with Simpson’s capture and his claim he was staging a “suicide by cop.” He also received life in prison for assaulting Officer Adam Sullentrup and multiple additional charges, marking a grim verdict in a case that began with a simple call about an angry customer. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/29775bd3698240fa