He offed his wife over christmas lights

[Pene784]

LOUISA, Va. — A Louisa County man who pleaded guilty to killing his wife after an argument over Christmas lights has been sentenced to life in prison.

Louisa Circuit Court Judge Timothy K. Sanner sentenced Forrest M. Smythers Jr. on Monday to life plus three years for first-degree murder and felonious use of a firearm, and five years for possession of a firearm by a felon.

Prosecutors say the 54-year-old Smythers shot Dawn Smythers once in the head with a .22 caliber rifle in their home on Jan. 16. Forrest Smythers told investigators that he had wanted to take down their Christmas lights, but that his wife had opposed the idea.

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[biteme]

A life is worth less every day

[Aslan]

I thought this may have had to do with hanging the lights. Nothing like a backseat light hanger to make you want to rip someone's face off.
But she just wanted them to stay up? I mean "Hey Forrest, have another beer, don't worry about pulling the lights down"
Sure it was 3 weeks after Christmas but hell, I leave my stuff up all year round.
It's a good thing my dog can't give decorating advice. Cripes.