A man was sentenced to 20 years behind bars in connection with the death of his wife at their Anderson County home in 2012.
Timothy Branson accepted an Alford plea in the shooting death of Modena Sutton, which means he acknowledges there is enough evidence to convict him without admitting guilt.
Branson will spend 15 years in prison for manslaughter and 5 years for wanton endangerment.
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According to Kentucky State Police, the 50-year-old shot his wife inside a home on Ballard Road. She was found dead and Branson suffering from an apparent self inflicted gunshot wound.
Branson was also charged with two counts of wanton endangerment for allegedly pointing a gun at Sutton’s daughter and grandchild.
