63-year-old Greg Lawson of Ringgold who was convicted of attempted murder but fled during the trial more than three decades ago, has been captured in Mexico. Bienville Sheriff John Ballance says authorities received information on Lawson’s whereabouts which led to his capture.
“The FBI has actually gotten a warrant for him for interstate flight to avoid prosecution. But I think it was a tip to the New Orleans FBI office that led to his capture ultimately.”
Lawson shot Seth Garlington after a dispute in a gas station parking. Garlington was shot but survived his injuries.
A Bienville grand jury indicted Lawson for attempted second-degree murder but Ballance says Lawson did not stick around for the verdict.
“He did not show back up. They went ahead and deliberated and found him guilty of attempted second-degree murder and he was nowhere to be found.”
The FBI received several leads into the cold case over the years but a tip earlier this month led authorities to Mexico. Ballance hopes Lawson’s capture will bring justice to his victim.
“We hope that justice will finally be served.”
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