Officer remembered as DUI driver is convicted for deadly accident.
In Bowling Green, Missouri, a DUI defendant named David Case, 37, was sentenced to 12 and a half years in prison for a crash that led to the death of Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputy Steven Tucker. The courtroom was emotional, with Sheriff Rick Harrell attending the sentencing to support the family and honor Deputy Tucker, also known as "Tuck." Tucker's widow, Donna Marie Tucker, shared a heartfelt statement that left many in tears, expressing her grief over losing her husband who had served in combat and had exciting plans for their future together. Lincoln County Prosecutor Mike Wood felt that the sentencing was a challenging part of his job, as the prosecution had requested 15 years in prison while the defense had asked for 10. The judge ultimately decided on a term of 12 and a half years, acknowledging the defendant's history of missed opportunities for rehabilitation. Despite the tragedy, there is hope that Case will have a chance to turn his life around in prison, while Steven Tucker's widow continues to cope with the loss of her husband.
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