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BEND, Ore. — A Deschutes County jury has found 41-year-old Samson Garner guilty of plotting a mass shooting at Smith Rock State Park’s Craggin’ Classic climbing festival in 2023, Central Oregon Daily News reported. The unanimous verdict, delivered Thursday, convicted Garner on 26 felony counts, including attempted murder, attempted assault, and unlawful use of a weapon. Sentencing is scheduled for Oct. 2.
Prosecutors said Garner envisioned killing climbers, belayers, and spectators during the event. Court documents revealed potential victims were listed only as “Belayer 1,” “Belayer 2,” “Spectator 1,” and “Spectator 2.” The conviction followed a three-week trial in which jurors heard from Garner’s ex-girlfriend, his ex-wife,
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