Plattsburgh murder suspect found guilty
The jury handed down the verdict Wednesday evening
Updated: 10:46 PM EDT Oct 22, 2025
A jury in Clinton County handed down a guilty verdict Wednesday night for Timothy Timmons in the shooting death of Jahfari Joseph in December 2024.The verdict follows a 10-day trial and just over a day of deliberations. Timmons was convicted on a single charge of second-degree murder.During the two-day deliberation, the jury asked to rewatch two videos that Timmons’ ex-wife took on the night of the shooting along with three full testimonies from other members of the Timmons family. They also listened to two recorded phone calls that Timothy Timmons made to his son, which were played in the courtroom for the first time Wednesday night.The jury initially requested to hear a fourth testimony, but after hearing the first three, said they didn’t need to hear it anymore.After Judge Keith Bruno read the verdict, the defense requested each juror say if they agreed with the verdict. All answered in the affirmative.Judge Bruno said a sentencing date is expected by January.Previous coverage:Day 9 Day 8Day 7Day 6Day 5Day 4Day 3Day 2Day 1Jury selection
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. —
A jury in Clinton County handed down a guilty verdict Wednesday night for Timothy Timmons in the shooting death of Jahfari Joseph in December 2024.
The verdict follows a 10-day trial and just over a day of deliberations. Timmons was convicted on a single charge of second-degree murder.
During the two-day deliberation, the jury asked to rewatch two videos that Timmons’ ex-wife took on the night of the shooting along with three full testimonies from other members of the Timmons family. They also listened to two recorded phone calls that Timothy Timmons made to his son, which were played in the courtroom for the first time Wednesday night.
The jury initially requested to hear a fourth testimony, but after hearing the first three, said they didn’t need to hear it anymore.
After Judge Keith Bruno read the verdict, the defense requested each juror say if they agreed with the verdict. All answered in the affirmative.
Judge Bruno said a sentencing date is expected by January.
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