Charlotte Observer ran a 7 part series reprinted in the LHL online newspaper. Was really interesting, and included an extensive review of the trial both from the perspective of the defense and prosecution, and why the jury settled on the verdict it did. The shooter, who Carruth hired to kill his girlfriend, will be in jail until 2046. In essence, the writer came to the conclusion that the jury reached a compromise verdict, partially because the prosecution chose to cut a deal with the shooter taking first degree murder off the table, i.e., no chance for death penalty. Carruth did serve 19 years, not what he deserved, but not a slap on the wrist either.