Ala. man pleads guilty to capital murder for 'Seven Deadly Sins' killings

MORGAN COUNTY, Ala. (TCN) -- A 23-year-old man will spend the rest of his life in prison after he pleaded guilty to multiple counts of capital murder for killing seven people in what became known as the "Seven Deadly Sins" murders. WAFF-TV reports a judge handed John Michael Legg the sentence on Wednesday, Dec. 18, following his plea hearing. Just days prior, a judge declared him competent to stand trial. Legg will not be eligible for parole. On June 4, 2020, Morgan County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a shooting call on the 500 block of Talacuh Road in Valhermoso Spri