(Update 1:43 p.m.) – After less than three hours a jury had returned a verdict of guilty for a St. Joseph woman accused of murdering a man nearly four years ago.

A jury of seven women and five men found Angela Henderson guilty of second-degree murder, armed criminal action and tampering with evidence in connection with the death of Clinton “Sam” Justice who was found fatally stabbed in his home in December of 2012.  The verdict was returned Thursday around 1:38 p.m., less than three hours since deliberations began.

Angela Henderson and two others were charged in the case. Kim Keith pleaded guilty to a charge of second-degree murder, but identified Henderson as the one who stabbed Justice. Henderson’s son was deemed incompetent for trial.

Around a dozen of Justice’s family members were seen in court crying and hugging each other when the verdicts were read.

A sentencing hearing has been set for Sept. 8 at 3 p.m.  A pre-sentence report has been ordered.

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(11:39 a.m.) – Closing arguments are over and a jury will now decide the fate of a St. Joseph woman accused of murdering a man nearly four years ago.

Clinton “Sam” Justice was found fatally stabbed in his home in December of 2012. Angela Henderson and two others were charged in the case. Kim Keith pleaded guilty to a charge of second-degree murder, but has identified Henderson as the one who stabbed Justice. Henderson’s son was deemed incompetent for trial.

Henderson is charged with murder, armed criminal action and tampering with evidence.

In closing arguments Thursday morning, Buchanan County Prosecuting Attorney, Dwight Scroggins pointed out that Angela Henderson knew things about the killing that would only be known by someone who was present when it took place. Defense lawyer, Rose Briscoe called the chief witness against Angela Henderson a liar.

The case went to the jury for deliberations at 10:46 a.m. When a verdict is reached we will update this story.