Jeff Pyne Sentenced to 20-60 Years in Prison for Killing His Mom

Highland resident Jeff Pyne was sentenced Jan. 29 to 20-60 years in prison. Pyne was convicted in December 2012 of killing his mother, Ruth Pyne.

Jeff Pyne Sentenced Jan. 29; Father Collecting Money for Appeal

Highland resident Jeff Pyne was convicted of killing his mother, Ruth, in December. His father, Bernie, is hoping to raise money for a possible appeal.

Highland's Jeffrey Pyne Guilty of Second Degree Murder

Following the jury's guilty verdict, Jeffrey Pyne's father Bernie Pyne says his son is innocent.

A jury found 22-year-old Jeffrey Pyne guilty of second degree murder Tuesday after two days of deliberation. Bernie Pyne, Jeffrey's father, spoke to reporters following the verdict, according to reports from ABC News, and maintained his son's innocence saying Jeffrey could "never" hurt his mother Ruth. Ruth Pyne was found dead in her Highland Township garage in May 2011 by Jeffrey's younger sister. According to testimony by the Oakland County Medical Examiner's office, Ruth was bludgeoned to death and stabbed several times. The Detroit News reported that Jeffrey Pyne shook his head as each of the jurors were polled about their verdict in the Oakland County Circuit court room. "Before led off in belly chains and handcuffs, Pyne mouthed: "I'…

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Jury: Jeffrey Pyne Guilty of Killing His Mother

Highland resident Jeffrey Pyne, 22, was on trial for more than two weeks for the May 2011 murder of his mother, Ruth.

After more than two days of deliberation, a jury in Oakland County Circuit Court found Highland resident Jeffrey Pyne guilty of second-degree murder. Pyne faces up to life in prison for the conviction. Pyne was on trial for more than two weeks and charged with murdering his mother, Ruth Pyne, in May 2011. Story developing... Stay tuned to White Lake-Highland Patch for more information as it's released.

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Closing Arguments Made in Jeffrey Pyne Trial

The jury could start deliberations as early as Friday in the Highland murder trial.

Jeffrey Pyne, 22, is on trial for the murder of his mother, Ruth. Ruth Pyne was found dead in her Highland Township home last year. If convicted, Jeffrey Pyne faces life behind bars.

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Jeffrey Pyne Trial Starts Again Monday

Catch up on the Jeffrey Pyne murder trial. The trial is expected to pick back up Monday following a break.

Jeffrey Pyne, 22, is on trial for the murder of his mother, Ruth. Ruth Pyne was found dead in her Highland Township home last year. If convicted, Jeffrey Pyne faces life behind bars.

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Jeffrey Pyne Murder Trial to Continue Wednesday

Jeffrey Pyne, 22, is on trial for the murder of his mother, Ruth, who was found dead in May of 2011.

Highland resident Ruth Pyne was found beaten to death in May of 2011. Her son, Jeffrey Pyne, was indicted by a grand jury on murder charges in October of 2011. Jeffrey Pyne's trial began Nov. 16.

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Jeffrey Pyne Murder Trial Continues, Jurors Hear Blood Splatter Evidence

Jeffrey Pyne, 22, is on trial for the murder of his mother, Ruth, who was found dead in May of 2011.

Jeffrey Pyne Trial to Start Today

Jeffrey Pyne, 22, is accused of bludgeoning and stabbing his mother to death last year in Highland Township.