Closing Arguments Have Now Been Wrapped Up In The Post-Conviction Hearing Of A Johnson County Mother And Daughter Who Are Serving A Life Sentence For The So-Called 2012 “Facebook Murders” In Mountain City. A Judge Will Decide If Barbara And Jenelle Potter Should Be Granted New Trials, A New Appeal Or Stay In Prison For Life. The Two Were Convicted For Playing A Role In The Shooting Deaths Of Bill Payne And Billie Jean Hayworth. Assistant District Attorney Dennis Brooks Says He Doesn’t Believe A New Trial Is Warranted…..
A Decision By A Judge Is Expected In The Coming Months.