Sandra Layne Case: Mich. grandmother who fatally shot grandson testifies she feared for her life

[Judi Lynn]

Source: CBS/Associated Press

March 13, 2013 4:19 PM
Sandra Layne Case: Mich. grandmother who fatally shot grandson testifies she feared for her life

(CBS/AP) PONTIAC, Mich. - Sandra Layne, a 75-year-old woman who fatally shot her teenage grandson at their suburban Detroit home, is testifying in her own defense, saying she "adored" the boy and still loves him.

Layne is charged with first-degree murder in Oakland County court. There's no dispute she repeatedly shot 17-year-old Jonathan Hoffman on May 18, 2012, in West Bloomfield Township, even while he called 911 for help.

Layne's lawyer says she feared for her life because of Hoffman's erratic behavior and his use of synthetic marijuana.

Layne testified Wednesday in a soft voice. She turned the witness chair toward jurors but didn't always look at them.

Read more: http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504083_162-57574160-504083/sandra-layne-case-mich-grandmother-who-fatally-shot-grandson-testifies-she-feared-for-her-life/

[quakerboy]

1. Spice is not marijuana

Not even synthetic marijuana. It is an addictive drug combo with a lot of potential to screw you over.

[Kelvin Mace]

3. The only spice I know

about is the fictional melange of Arrakis.

What is this stuff then?

[quakerboy]

4. A bad idea.

http://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/spice-synthetic-marijuana

Im sure there are other opinions on the stuff, but i've seen people take it instead of smoking due to the likelihood of drug testing on the job. And Ive noticed it causing and exacerbating some significant issues. What i've seen of it, makes it seem more like meth lite than synthetic marijuana. Never seen a toker go on a rage bender.

[Aristus]

6. It doesn't help you to fold space, that's for sure.

n/t

[OKNancy]

2. Detroit paper has a longer, better coverage

http://www.freep.com/article/20130313/NEWS03/130313058/Sobbing-Sandra-Layne-shot-gun-grandson-there-running-screaming-hysteria-

[ManiacJoe]

5. Much better article. Thanks.

[marble falls]

7. What the hell os synthetic marijauna? I tend to fall on the side of grandma.