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Death Penalty

WICHITA FALLS, Texas (AP) - A state court jury that had convicted an Amarillo man of capital murder deliberated a little over an hour Tuesday before recommending he be put to death for the crime.

Paul Barry Bush, 27, as indicted in the July 12 shotgun killing of Hemphill County sheriff's deputy M.L. "Corky" Guthrie during investigation of an attempted burglary at Ladd's Pharmacy in Canadian.

The 89th District Court jury deliberated two hours and 21 minutes Monday before convicting Bush on the capital murder charge. Following final arguments Tuesday, they recommended death by injection.

Appeal of a death sentence is automatic under Texas law. The case was moved here on a change of venue.