The verdict's in:  Mary Winkler, the preacher's wife who murdered her husband noted in yesterday's post, was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter.  This means she faces only a three to six year sentence, as opposed to up to 51 years years had the jury found her guilty of murder in the first degree.

It would seem that the abuse theme in her defense had some resonance.  The jury included ten women, eight Christians.  Her argument: she snapped after being forced to dress "slutty" for sex.  As her defense lawyer concluded:

"This is not about religion, but I suggest to you that a Church of Christ preacher's wife does not wear those shoes."