Selma — A grand jury could decide Monday if a Selma man should face charges in a case that ended with the death of a suspected intruder. John Reid said he was trying to block two men from leaving his property on Nov. 8 when he says he accidentally hit the gas pedal. Reid's pickup hit Cornelius Brown, pinning him between the truck and a fence. Brown died the next day at the hospital. Another man, Mark Ray McNair, 46, of Dudley, was charged with trespassing and larceny in connection with the incident.
Reid said his property had been burglarized several times in recent months. Investigators found a piece of machinery belonging to Reid into the back of the suspects' car.
Johnston County District Attorney Susan Doyle sent the case to the grand jury because of the unusual facts and complex legal issues.
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Poor thief. I mean, all he did was break into this guy's home and steal equipment the man uses to make a living. And it looks like this guy has been victimized several times in the past. I think when you take risks to commit a crime and things don't work out, the courts should chalk it up to an occupational hazard. This thief died and the world is better off for it.
I don't believe for one second Mr. Reid intended to kill the crook. I think he over-reacted and the man died as a result. Too bad for Mr. thief. Give Mr. Reid back his auger, stick the other thief in prison, and lets all get on with life!
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