Suspected Killer of Vernon Forrest goes to Court
By theGrio
As his grandmother sat nearby weeping, a 20-year-old man charged with killing ex-boxing champion Vernon Forrest had his first appearance in court Wednesday morning.
Demario Ware, who turned himself in to authorities Tuesday night, is charged with murder, aggravated assault, armed robbery and possession of a weapon by a convicted felon.
He appeared at a jailhouse hearing in front of Fulton County Magistrate Sylvia McCoy, who read him the charges. Wearing a navy blue jail jumpsuit and handcuffs, Ware said nothing other than "yes, ma’am" and kept his eyes on the floor. He is being held without bond.
Ware’s grandmother, Rose Thomas, sat in the courtroom crying.
"He wasn’t raised up to do the thing he done," she said after the hearing. "I’m sorry to the gentleman that got killed and his family. I know if I’m hurting like I am, then I know they’re hurting."
Police say Forrest, 38, was shot to death July 25 after he chased a man who robbed him of his championship ring and Rolex watch. No other arrests have been made in the case, but police do not believe Ware is the person who shot Forrest.
The investigation continues into the shooting.
