Friday, April 25, 2025

YOU WOULD THINK A JUDGE COULD BE SMARTER IN MURDERING SOMEBODY

By Bob Walsh

 

 

Judge Jeffrey Ferguson and his wife

 

Jeffrey Ferguson, 74, was found guilty of the Anaheim Hills murder of his wife, Sheryl, 65, during a domestic disturbance over money back in 2023.  The judge was smart enough to admit that the shooting had occurred but tried to claim an accident. 

His first trial ended in a hung jury back in March.  Judge Ferguson claimed that he was attempting to remove his artillery from an ankle holster and the gun unintentionally discharged.  Both the judge and his son promptly called 911. 

Ferguson is a bit of a gun person and had 47 guns and a modest 26,000 rounds of ammo at home.  Among other things the prosecution used this as further evidence that the judge was an experienced gun handler. 

The judge had been out on a $2 million bail but was taken into custody Tuesday after the guilty verdict.  He will be sentenced on June 13.  He could get 40 years as a guest of the people. 

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