Convicted: The Christmas Eve Tragedy | Tucson News

Jack Upchurch has been convicted on all counts for the brutal Christmas Eve murder of Paul Clifford, a good Samaritan who stopped to help him—only to be shot and burned alive. The jury found him guilty of first-degree murder, armed robbery, kidnapping, and arson. Two other suspects, Elmer Smith and Wendy Scott, have already pleaded guilty and testified against Upchurch, sealing his fate. Sentencing is set for September 28th, and while the conviction brings closure to a harrowing case, the community still mourns the loss of a man who tried to help a stranger. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/df56090c66693c4b