Anthony Miller

'What was Justin Sims to do?': Ralls County jury finds Hannibal man defended himself, returns not guilty verdict

November 30, 2023 | By David Adam, MRN Editor

NEW LONDON, Mo. — A Hannibal man facing charges of second-degree murder and armed criminal action after shooting and killing another Hannibal man on Dec. 30 convinced a Ralls County jury he acted in self-defense, leading to a not guilty verdict on Wednesday afternoon. A nine-man, three-woman jury took less than two hours to come…