Candida Hudson, 39, Carthage, waived her preliminary hearing today in Jasper County Circuit Court and was bound over for trial for second-degree murder and armed criminal action in connection with the December 12 shooting death of her boyfriend, Donald Webb.
Her arraignment is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. March 9 in Division 2.
Hudson claimed Webb committed suicide, according to the probable cause statement, but the Carthage Police Department didn't believe her version of events.
During the interview, Hudson provided the following account:
She arrived home from work at 1745 hours and encountered Webb, her boyfriend of approximately one year, who appeared intoxicated. Webb had recently lost his jobs and was storing belongings in her apartment.
Hudson described ongoing conflicts related to Webb's alcohol use. She stated that an argument ensued during which Webb threatened suicide. She locked the balcony door while he smoked outside, then allowed him back inside.
Hudson further stated that Webb retrieved a firearm from the coffee table, removed it from its holster, and pressed it to his head. She attempted to intervene by grabbing the firearm with both hands, but Webb allegedly pulled it away with one hand and moved to the opposite end of the couch.
She arrived home from work at 1745 hours and encountered Webb, her boyfriend of approximately one year, who appeared intoxicated. Webb had recently lost his jobs and was storing belongings in her apartment.
Hudson described ongoing conflicts related to Webb's alcohol use. She stated that an argument ensued during which Webb threatened suicide. She locked the balcony door while he smoked outside, then allowed him back inside.
Hudson further stated that Webb retrieved a firearm from the coffee table, removed it from its holster, and pressed it to his head. She attempted to intervene by grabbing the firearm with both hands, but Webb allegedly pulled it away with one hand and moved to the opposite end of the couch.
Hudson claim Webb then pulled the trigger, resulting in a self-inflicted gunshot wound. She denied owning or possessing any firearms and stated this was the only firearm in the residence, though she admitted knowing Webb had brought multiple firearms into the home on prior occasions.
Hudson reported calling 911 immediately, checking for vital signs as instructed and attempting to move Webb to the floor for CPR, but she claimed she was unable to do so due to his size.
Several inconsistencies and evidentiary contradictions were noted during the interview and subsequent scene analysis, establishing probable cause that Hudson's account was fabricated and she intentionally discharged the firearm resulting in Webb's death.The probable cause statement then detailed the alleged inconsistencies. Hudson had gunshot residue on her left hand, while Webb didn't have any residue on either hand.
This contradicts her claim of Webb firing the weapon himself.
The gun had blood on the right side of its frame, while there was no blood on the left side, indicating the shooter was left-handed, the statement said.
Hudson is larger than Webb, the statement said, questioning Hudson's claims that Webb could have taken the gun from her using one hand or that she couldn't move him from the couch to the floor after the shooting.The probable cause statement also noted Hudson's behavior.
Hudson is larger than Webb, the statement said, questioning Hudson's claims that Webb could have taken the gun from her using one hand or that she couldn't move him from the couch to the floor after the shooting.The probable cause statement also noted Hudson's behavior.
Hudson displayed minimal remorse, referred to Webb in the past tense shortly after the incident and became defensive when confronted with discrepancies.
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