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Oklahoma City pharmacist Jerome Ersland is charged with first-degree murder in the May 19, 2009 shooting death of a would-be robber. The charge alleges Ersland shot Antwun Parker, 16, while he was incapacitated and lying on his back.
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More Ersland petitions given to governor
November 02, 2011
Sen. Ralph Shortey, R-Oklahoma City, says he will file a measure next year that would prohibit law officers from talking with people involved in self-defense shootings. Read More
November 02, 2011
Sen. Ralph Shortey, R-Oklahoma City, says he will file a measure next year that would prohibit law officers from talking with people involved in self-defense shootings. Read More
Oklahoma City pharmacist made up account of being chased by red truck, prosecutors say
September 23, 2011
Prosecutors wanted mental examination. Read More
September 23, 2011
Prosecutors wanted mental examination. Read More
Governor gets more petitions supporting former city pharmacist
August 11, 2011
Petitions delivered Thursday to Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin's office bring the total to nearly 25,000 seeking a pardon for pharmacist Jerome Ersland. He was sentenced last month to life in prison for slaying an unarmed robber. Read More
August 11, 2011
Petitions delivered Thursday to Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin's office bring the total to nearly 25,000 seeking a pardon for pharmacist Jerome Ersland. He was sentenced last month to life in prison for slaying an unarmed robber. Read More
Oklahoma pharmacist convicted of murder is moved to prison
July 12, 2011
Pharmacist Jerome Jay Ersland was formally sentenced Monday and has moved from the Oklahoma County jail to the Lexington Assessment and Reception Center. Read More
July 12, 2011
Pharmacist Jerome Jay Ersland was formally sentenced Monday and has moved from the Oklahoma County jail to the Lexington Assessment and Reception Center. Read More
Oklahoma City pharmacist Jerome Ersland gets life; judge refuses to suspend any prison time
July 12, 2011
Pharmacist Jerome Ersland calls the outcome of his case an “injustice of a monumental proportion.” Read More
July 12, 2011
Pharmacist Jerome Ersland calls the outcome of his case an “injustice of a monumental proportion.” Read More
Ersland gets life; judge rejects request to suspend all of prison sentence
July 11, 2011
Jerome Ersland calls outcome “injustice of a monumental proportion.” Read More
July 11, 2011
Jerome Ersland calls outcome “injustice of a monumental proportion.” Read More
Oklahoma City pharmacist convicted of murder faked back injury, examination finds
July 10, 2011
Jerome Jay Ersland, 59, of Chickasha, has worn a back brace for years and has been prescribed powerful medication for pain. He told the police and news media he suffers from an inoperable back injury. X-rays of his back were made available after he was incarcerated at Oklahoma County jail May 26. A radiologist who... Read More
July 10, 2011
Jerome Jay Ersland, 59, of Chickasha, has worn a back brace for years and has been prescribed powerful medication for pain. He told the police and news media he suffers from an inoperable back injury. X-rays of his back were made available after he was incarcerated at Oklahoma County jail May 26. A radiologist who... Read More
Jerome Ersland petitions delivered to governor
July 07, 2011
Supporters want the governor to intervene in the pharmacist's murder conviction. They submitted petitions, which they say were signed by about 17,000 people, to a member of the governor's legal staff. Read More
July 07, 2011
Supporters want the governor to intervene in the pharmacist's murder conviction. They submitted petitions, which they say were signed by about 17,000 people, to a member of the governor's legal staff. Read More
Leniency unlikely in Oklahoma City pharmacist's murder case
July 04, 2011
Oklahoma County jurors in May chose a life term as the punishment for pharmacist Jerome Jay Ersland, 59, of Chickasha. Their only other option was a life term without the possibility of parole. Formal sentencing set for July 11. Read More
July 04, 2011
Oklahoma County jurors in May chose a life term as the punishment for pharmacist Jerome Jay Ersland, 59, of Chickasha. Their only other option was a life term without the possibility of parole. Formal sentencing set for July 11. Read More
Oklahoma City pharmacy shooting: Ersland reprimanded for drug possession in Air Force
July 04, 2011
Jerome Jay Ersland, 59, of Chickasha, served as a pharmacist in the U.S. Army and then in the U.S Air Force. The reprimand is noted in an evaluation of his Air Force performance, according to the presentence report in his Oklahoma County murder case. Read More
Reliable Pharmacy's insurance company wants out of paying for fatal shooting of robber
June 15, 2011
Pharmacist Jerome Ersland was found guilty of shooting a man who tried to rob the pharmacy, and the robber's mother is suing Ersland and the insurance company. Read More
Pharmacist's jurors stunned by public criticism of verdict
June 12, 2011
Jerome Jay Ersland found guilty of first-degree murder at trial in May. Read More
June 12, 2011
Jerome Jay Ersland found guilty of first-degree murder at trial in May. Read More
Oklahoma County sheriff denies pharmacist mistreated
June 11, 2011
Pharmacist Jerome Jay Ersland is safe in Oklahoma County jail cell by himself while awaiting formal sentencing in murder case, Sheriff John Whetsel says. Read More
June 11, 2011
Pharmacist Jerome Jay Ersland is safe in Oklahoma County jail cell by himself while awaiting formal sentencing in murder case, Sheriff John Whetsel says. Read More
OKC police release two 911 calls from Jerome Jay Ersland case
June 08, 2011
Pharmacist Jerome Jay Ersland tells operator, “I got one. He's dead.” Read More
June 08, 2011
Pharmacist Jerome Jay Ersland tells operator, “I got one. He's dead.” Read More
Convicted Oklahoma City pharmacist hopes for governor's pardon
June 05, 2011
In telephone interview from jail, Jerome Jay Ersland thanked supporters. A jury May 26 convicted Ersland of first-degree murder. Read More
Oklahoma County judge finds woman in contempt who was a potential juror at pharmacist's murder trial
June 04, 2011
A judge Friday ruled an Oklahoma City woman was untruthful when she was being considered for the jury at the murder trial of pharmacist Jerome Ersland. Detra M. James was ordered to complete 100 hours of community service at the public defender's office. Read More
Oklahoma City pharmacist convicted of murder describes jail as “like being in Hell”
June 03, 2011
Jerome Jay Ersland's attorney reported that the pharmacist is getting death threats. Oklahoma County sheriff says Ersland is safe. Read More
June 03, 2011
Jerome Jay Ersland's attorney reported that the pharmacist is getting death threats. Oklahoma County sheriff says Ersland is safe. Read More
Oklahoma City pharmacist's supporters seek pardon; attorneys begin appeal
May 28, 2011
Oklahoma City pharmacist Jerome Jay Ersland was convicted Thursday of first-degree murder for fatally shooting a robber. Read More
May 28, 2011
Oklahoma City pharmacist Jerome Jay Ersland was convicted Thursday of first-degree murder for fatally shooting a robber. Read More
Oklahoma City pharmacist found guilty of murder
May 27, 2011
Jury chooses a life term as punishment. Read More
May 27, 2011
Jury chooses a life term as punishment. Read More
Jurors begin deliberations in Oklahoma City pharmacist's murder trial
May 25, 2011
Jerome Jay Ersland, 59, faces life in prison or life in prison without the possibility of parole if convicted of first-degree murder. He did not testify. Read More
May 25, 2011
Jerome Jay Ersland, 59, faces life in prison or life in prison without the possibility of parole if convicted of first-degree murder. He did not testify. Read More
Doctor at pharmacist's murder trial testifies it is possible unconscious, wounded robber had involuntary movements
May 25, 2011
Testimony is set to resume at 9 a.m. Wednesday in the trial of pharmacist Jerome Jay Ersland. Oklahoma County District Judge Ray C. Elliott sent jurors home early Tuesday afternoon because of approaching storms. Read More
Testimony resumes in Oklahoma pharmacy shooting case
May 24, 2011
An Oklahoma City homicide detective is back on the witness stand as testimony resumes in the first-degree murder trial of a pharmacist charged in the shooting death of a teenager during an attempted robbery. Read More
Ersland trial jury tours Reliable Discount Pharmacy in Oklahoma City
May 23, 2011
An Oklahoma County jury saw a recording of Jerome Jay Ersland statement to police and security camera recordings of the shooting of Antwun “Speedy” Parker. Read More
May 23, 2011
An Oklahoma County jury saw a recording of Jerome Jay Ersland statement to police and security camera recordings of the shooting of Antwun “Speedy” Parker. Read More
Jury in Oklahoma pharmacist murder trial see video
May 23, 2011
Jurors in the murder trial of an Oklahoma City pharmacist accused in the shooting death of a teenager during an attempted robbery have seen a video of his initial statement to police. Read More
May 23, 2011
Jurors in the murder trial of an Oklahoma City pharmacist accused in the shooting death of a teenager during an attempted robbery have seen a video of his initial statement to police. Read More
Testimony under way in trial of Oklahoma City pharmacist
May 20, 2011
Oklahoma County District Attorney David Prater said in an opening statement Friday that pharmacist Jerome Jay Ersland was not a hero, but a murderer. Read More
May 20, 2011
Oklahoma County District Attorney David Prater said in an opening statement Friday that pharmacist Jerome Jay Ersland was not a hero, but a murderer. Read More
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Jerome Jay Ersland case timeline
May 19, 2009: Two teenage robbers attempt holdup of Reliable Discount Pharmacy in Oklahoma City. Pharmacist Jerome Jay Ersland kills one. The other flees.
May 27, 2009: Prosecutors charge Ersland with first-degree murder.
May 29, 2009: Prosecutors file a separate first-degree murder charge against two men who planned the robbery and the teenager who ran away. All three later are convicted.
Aug. 31, 2010: Ersland's first trial judge, Tammy Bass-LeSure, takes herself off case after prosecutors question her impartiality.
March 3, 2011: Appeals court refuses to disqualify Ersland's second trial judge, Ray C. Elliott. Defense attorneys complained he would be unfair.
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