The Tragic 2015 Murder Of Former US Marine Craig Wingard Explained

Given that William Campbell was 17 years old at the time of the shooting, there was conflict amongst the legal teams as to whether or not he should be tried as an adult, as Fox News 23 reports. Following the decision, Oklahoma officials agreed that William Campbell in turn should be tried as an adult. The Court of Criminal Appeals determined that he should serve a life sentence behind bars for the murder of Craig Wingard in the first degree, along with five years for pointing the gun at Wingard's girlfriend. Per Tulsa World, in Oklahoma, a life conviction means a person must serve 45 years. Campbell was 20 years old by the time he was finally convicted, per News on 6. 

Craig Wingard's obituary says he served in the Marines for 6 years, and growing up he was into outdoor pastimes like fishing and hunting, then later he became passionate about BMX and downhill riding. He left behind a slew of family and friends. A woman on Facebook posted about how her husband served in the Marines with Wingard (pictured) for a time, saying, "We could always count on him for anything — including meeting us at Mai Tai or Mongolian House in Jacksonville. lol. He is missed." Another commenter wrote, "He was one of my best friends growing up. Truly a great guy with a big heart. Sad he was taken so early in life. Rest in peace brother."

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