Jury: St. Maries Man Guilty Of Murder

more: Joseph Herrera was found guilty of second degree murder today in a Coeur d’Alene courtroom.The verdict came 18 months after Herrera was arrested for the murder of Stefanie Comack, Dec. 25, 2011. The jury started deliberations at 11:15 this morning. At about 2:15 the jury had a verdict, which was announced at about 2:50. The verdict prompted an emotional outburst and applause from members and supporters of the Comack family. Judge Fred Gibler, who had just minutes before warned those attending that he did not want any outburst or show of emotion from the audience when the verdict was read, immediately ordered several persons removed from the courtroom. Security was tight throughout the trial. Jim Comack, father of the victim, had previously threatened Herrera/ St. Maries Gazette-Record . More on Gazette Facebook page.