Convicted Houston cop killer loses appeal
HOUSTON
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals on Wednesday rejected
arguments from 30-year-old Mabry Landor that included challenges to
his confession for the December 2008 slaying of Timothy Abernethy.
The officer was shot while pursuing Landor, who ran after he was
pulled over for a traffic stop.
Landor had no license, was carrying a gun and was on parole for
felony driving while intoxicated.
The shooting occurred in an apartment complex where Abernethy
was chasing Landor. Residents saw Landor run back to his SUV after
the shooting and drive off. They provided a description and partial
license plate number that led to Landor's capture.
