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Jury Convicts Michael Webb of Fiancée’s Murder, Life Sentence Likely

7/20/2026

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A jury found Michael Webb guilty of first-degree murder for the 2025 killing of his fiancée Rachel Wooten.
Michael Webb called 911, claiming he was cleaning his gun when he shot himself and Rachel Wooten.
Rachel Wooten had texted a family member that day saying she feared for her life.
Prosecutor Karen D. McDonald said Michael Webb will likely spend life in prison and noted the six-month-old child was unharmed.

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A jury found Michael Webb guilty of first-degree murder for the 2025 killing of his fiancée Rachel Wooten.
Michael Webb called 911, claiming he was cleaning his gun when he shot himself and Rachel Wooten.
Rachel Wooten had texted a family member that day saying she feared for her life.
Prosecutor Karen D. McDonald said Michael Webb will likely spend life in prison and noted the six-month-old child was unharmed.