The Powell County woman charged in the shooting death of her boyfriend pleaded not guilty.
Melissa Roberts appeared in her orange jumpsuit before a judge in court Wednesday morning to answer to charges that she killed Stephen Strange. Roberts told LEX 18 Tuesday that the shooting of Strange was in self-defense and that he was abusive.
“Had I let him get a hold of me I don’t know what would’ve happened,” Roberts told LEX 18.
Roberts is facing a charge of murder. She told reporter Jessica Reyes that she didn’t mean to kill Strange and that she still loves him.
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The family of Stephen Strange released a statement to LEX 18. It reads, “My family hopes justice is served to give peace to my mother and the children of Stevie. We love and miss him dearly. We are thankful to not harbor any hard feelings towards Melissa however we do believe she should be charged for murder. We want Steven to be remembered in our community for all the good he did.”
