Murder of Christa Worthington

Last night, 48 Hours profiled the case of Christa Worthington. Did you catch it by chance?

I am completely confident the jury convicted the right man when they convicted the garbage man, Christopher McCowen, of the crime and sentenced him to life. All the other potential suspects profiled by 48 Hours prior to the court case appeared to be honest when they spoke. But I never got to see McCowen speak until after the verdict– so I watched closely. Was he being unfairly convicted as his defense attorney said?

When McCowen’s addressed the court for the first time at his sentencing hearing, his choice of words were quite interesting and very telling.

He said:

This case here, is a very horrendous case. I feel sorry for the victim’s family, her daughter, and her. I have never meant for this to ever take place. All I can say is that I am soh…I’m an innocent man in this case…and that’s all I got to say.

When McCowen said, “I have never meant for this to ever take place,” my eyebrows raised. What? If you have nothing to do with this, why would you even say this?

Then as he went on he said, “All I can say is that I’m soh…I’m an innocent man in this case.” This was fascinating and the transcript from 48 Hours doesn’t show his slip of the tongue but it was there and it is important. I will swear that McCowen almost said “All I can say is that I’m sorry” but he realized it just in time!!

While I wouldn’t say this is conclusive proof that he is lying, it sure does hint towards it. Add that to his DNA match and combine that with the fact that all the other known people close to Christa appeared to be honest –and I think it points to an obvious answer and justice served.

Regardless, it’s sad to see so many lives ruined by such a senseless crime.