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CEDAR CITY, Utah (AP) -- A Utah man has been found guilty of two counts of aggravated murder in the shooting deaths of two men in 2007.
The Spectrum in St. George says a jury found 45-year-old Martin Chris Nelson, of Beryl, guilty on Tuesday. Jurors started deliberations Monday afternoon.
Police have said Derek Davis and Chad Grijalva, both 34, were shot eight times in the torso and head and were found buried in a shallow grave on Nelson's property, 40 miles west of Cedar City.
The jury trial lasted six days. Nelson also was found guilty of a charge of theft by receiving stolen property.
Sentencing in 5th District Court is set for Feb. 5. Nelson could face the death penalty.
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Information from: The Spectrum
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