I took the life of an innocent man': Hayward man apologizes as he's sentenced for homicide
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Zechariah Fisher, aged 26, was sentenced to 14 years in state prison for killing his ex-girlfriend's cousin, Deccra Lloyd Haskell, during a vehicle dispute. Fisher pleaded no contest to voluntary manslaughter after the murder charge was dropped in a plea deal. Apologetic in court, Fisher expressed regret for taking an innocent life and intended to reflect during his prison sentence. The altercation stemmed from conflicts over a Jeep Fisher had allegedly stolen from his ex-girlfriend, ultimately leading to a confrontation that escalated to violence.
Fisher expressed deep regret for killing Deccra Lloyd Haskell, claiming he believed he was being set up, and acknowledged the impact of his actions on the community.
During the incident over the Jeep, Fisher's ex-girlfriend testified that after a confrontation, Haskell threw a punch, prompting Fisher to pull out a gun and shoot.
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