Teen Seeks New Trial In Giles Co. Triple Murder - NewsChannel5.com | Nashville News, Weather & Sports

PULASKI, Tenn. – The man who pleaded guilty to killing a Giles County woman and her two sons has filed a petition asking a judge to overturn the case and give him a new trial.

William Angel was accused of killing Desere Thornton and her two sons, 16-year-old Jerrod and 9-year-old Anthony, in Giles County on October 23, 2009.

In the filing on Thursday, Angel claimed he has an intelligence limitation that allowed him to incriminate himself in the case. He also wants a new lawyer.

Last year, Angel and his co-defendant Matthew Wood were sentenced to three life sentences, with no chance of parole for the deaths.

Past Stories

• Jan. 31, 2011 Court Accepts Plea Deal For Matthew Wood, William Angel
• Jan 27, 2011 Teen Suspects In Giles Co. Triple Murder Cut Plea Deal
• Feb. 4, 2011 Plea Deals In Giles Co. Triple Murder Could Be Challenged
• Jan. 21, 2010 State To Seek Death Penalty Against Teens
• Nov. 18, 2010 Teen Accused Of Triple Murder Asks For Change of Venue
• Nov. 17, 2010 Teen Pleads Guilty In Giles Co. Triple Homicide
• Nov. 29, 2009 New Documents Reveal Evidence In Giles Co. Homicides
• Oct. 28, 2009 Police Name Second Suspect In Giles County Murders