William Ziegler convicted of capital murder for 2001 killing of Russell Baker . Was sentenced to death , but had sentence quashed on appeal in 2012 . Comment: Judge Sarah Stewart said warned him against being bitter at hearing . Also cautioned him that world is 'very different ' compared to 15 years ago .
William Ziegler convicted of capital murder for 2001 killing of Russell Baker . Was sentenced to death , but had sentence quashed on appeal in 2012 . Today pleaded guilty to aiding an abetting murder , and was sentenced to the 15 years he has already served , allowing him to walk free . Judge Sarah Stewart said warned him against being bitter at hearing . Also cautioned him that world is 'very different ' compared to 15 years ago .