Man convicted in murders of 2 sisters of Iowa lawmaker
PITTSBURGH -- A Pennsylvania man has been convicted in the murders of his neighbors, two sisters of an Iowa state lawmaker.
A jury found Allen Wade guilty of criminal homicide, robbery, burglary and other charges. The 45-year-old could be sentenced to death in the case.
The jury was then sent home for the day, according to CBS Pittsburgh. They will convene for the sentencing phase on Tuesday.
Prosecutors say Wade shot 44-year-old Susan Wolfe and 38-year-old Sarah Wolfe after they returned from work on Feb. 6, 2014, then stole a bank card and withdrew $600.
Wade's public defender argued that police rushed to judgment to charge Wade because of the prominence of their sister, Democratic Iowa state Rep. Mary Wolfe.
According to the station, surveillance tape apparently showed Wade inside a gas station, where police reportedly found evidence against the defendant.
Police officers found sweatpants with Wade's DNA on them and a business card linked to the sisters with four digits written on the back, reports CBS Pittsburgh. Officials have said the digits could have been an ATM PIN number.
Prosecutors are seeking a death sentence over life in prison without parole.