Jury finds South Salt Lake man guilty of murdering girlfriend's friend

Jury finds South Salt Lake man guilty of murdering girlfriend's friend

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SALT LAKE CITY — A jury on Friday found a South Salt Lake man guilty of murder in an argument over a woman.

Douglas Dwayne Evans, 34, was found guilty of murder and aggravated burglary, first-degree felonies, and possession of a dangerous weapon by a restricted person, a second-degree felony.

On May 31, 2014, Evans went to a Kearns home, 5446 S. Nez Perce Drive (5080 West), owned by Theodore B. Kelbach, 49, and shot Kelbach point-blank in the head when he opened the door, according to police.

Kelbach died at the scene.

Evans' girlfriend was at the home with Kelbach at the time, and Evans "suspected her of infidelity," charges state.

Evans was arrested following a two-day manhunt.

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Evans has a lengthy criminal history that includes violence and aggression, restricting him from possessing a firearm and making him eligible for enhanced penalties when charged with the shooting.

Jurors deliberated just over six hours following the weeklong trial, according to court documents. Sentencing is scheduled for April 18.

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