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Marion Man Sentenced For Killing Wife

Marion County Sheriff

A Marion man was sentenced yesterday to life in prison for killing his wife. 37-year-old David Shockey pleaded guilty to killing Shelly Shockey in March after luring her to the basement of their home. Prosecutors say he then tried to arrange a cover-up. Prosecutors say David Shockey wanted to carry on an affair with a young woman.

Jim has been with WCBE since 1996. Before that he worked as a reporter at another Columbus radio station, and for three newspapers in Southwest Florida.