Eye Test OK'd for SD Man Accused of Killing DeputyDefense lawyers for a Marion man charged with killing a Turner County deputy sheriff will be allowed to have his eyes examined by a Sioux Falls ophthalmologist. Ethan Johns is charged with murder in the March 15 shooting death of Chad Mechels of Madison. The officer was sent to Johns' rented farmhouse to check on him after he reportedly threatened to kill himself during a fight with his girlfriend. Johns and Mechels shot at each other, and Mechels was struck in the right arm and throat with a high-powered rifle. Johns said it was self-defense. According to an order filed last week, Johns can be transported to the office of Dr. Michael VandenBosch, who will conduct vision tests and construct lenses to show the limitations of Johns' eyesight. © 2009 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. The following comments do not necessarily represent the views of KSFY.com. Users have agreed to these terms and in doing so accept full responsibility for their comments. Moderation is limited. Tuesday, Oct 20 at 7:32 AM Anonymous wrote ...He knew what he was doing. What a joke. Tuesday, Oct 20 at 4:25 AM anon wrote ...must be able to see pretty well if he hit him in the neck Monday, Oct 19 at 3:59 PM Anonymous wrote ...no kidding. pretty sneaky lawyer he's got there. do they have proof that if the guy wears glasses or contacts that he in fact had them in use at the time???? Monday, Oct 19 at 10:41 AM Anonymous wrote ...No I have heard it all. Add a commentMost Popular |
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