BREAKING: Zach Adams found guilty on all counts

HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. — Zach Adams has been found guilty on all counts, including felony first-degree murder, in the death of Holly Bobo.

After years of anticipation, a verdict was finally reached Friday afternoon at the Hardin County Courthouse.

The jury found Adams guilty on all eight counts against him. He was charged with counts of first-degree felony murder, aggravated rape and aggravated kidnapping.

Adams was one of three men charged in the kidnapping, rape and murder of the 20-year-old nursing student.

The emotional reaction in the courtroom was visible after the verdict was read.

Adams’ mother, Cindy Adams, had to be escorted out of the courtroom as she became emotional.

The Bobo family could be seen embracing each other.

It is now up to the jury whether Adams will receive the death penalty.

Judge Creed McGinley said the jury will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday morning to begin the sentencing phase.

Adams’ defense attorney, Jennifer Thompson, spoke during a brief news conference after the verdict was read. She said the verdict came as a shock to her. She maintains Adams’ innocence and said they are already considering an appeal.

Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Director Mark Gwyn also spoke during the news conference. He said he thinks the jury returned the right verdict. “I think it’s a good day for justice in the state of Tennessee,” Gwyn said.

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