Mobile man pleads guilty to 2022 murder by hitting victim in the head with shovelMorgan Barnhill has pled guilty to Murder, as charged in the indictment. Evidence shows that on March 29, 2022, Barnhill lured Etienne Murray to his Tillman’s Corner home under the belief that Murray would be attending a BBQ with the defendant. Once Murray reached the home, and as he was walking away from Barnhill, Barnhill struck Murray in the back of the head with a shovel.
Barnhill continued to hit Murray numerous times in the head with the shovel, as well as a 2x4. Barnhill then tied up Murray and dragged him to the back yard where Murray was left severely injured and unconscious. Murray succumbed to his injuries on April 1, 2022. “We are pleased that Mr. Barnhill admitted to the brutal crime for which he was indicted by a Mobile County Grand Jury,” says District Attorney Keith Blackwood. “This has been extremely hard on the victim’s family, and we hope this justice provides some closure to them.”Stay Connected