Member Center

Local News

Fikes Sentenced to 5 Years for Brother-in-law's Murder

Posted: Feb 22, 2013 1:15 PM by Rachel Cole - rcole@kristv.com
Updated: Feb 22, 2013 5:53 PM

CORPUS CHRISTI - A Nueces County jury sentenced Bradley Fikes to five years in prison this morning for fatally shooting a relative in the face at his home near Bluntzer in 2011.

Fikes faced up to life in prison following his convicted earlier this month for the murder of brother-in-law Robert "Nick" Welch.

During the punishment phase of the trial, a psychologist testified that it was fear that led Fikes to shoot Welch. Fikes' own girlfriend and sons witnessed the murder.

The defense argued for a lighter sentence claiming he was defending himself against a man who had intimidated their client for years.

Fikes will recieve credit for more than one year he's already spent in jail.

Comments

Submit News

Do you have a tip, information about a breaking news story, or a story idea for 6 Investigates? Contact the KRIS 6 News Desk at 361-884-6666 or send us an email.

KRISTV.COM is Social!

Click the icons above to receive News, Weather, and Sports alerts from KRISTV.COM!

Inside KRISTV.COM

	Photo Central Look at photos and videos and share them!
	Desktop Weather Current forecast, hurricane info, and much more!
	KRISTV.COM Mobile Website Get KRISTV.com on your mobile or PDA!
	KRISTV.COM Mobile Apps Get our mobile apps on your mobile or PDA!
	Texas Lottery See the latest winning numbers!
	6 News Team Read about your favorite KRIS-TV personalities!
	FCC Online Public File FCC Public File of Records, Reports, and more