Jury split four -3 in favor of death , but decision must be unanimous . After nine weeks of testimony , the jury found Nichols guilty of 54 counts , which included the four murders plus numerous aggravated assaults , carjackings and kidnappings . Judge will sentence him to life with or without parole 2005 . David Wilhelm faced death penalty for killing 9 people in Saturday shooting rampage .
Jury split four -3 in favor of death , but decision must be unanimous . Judge will sentence him to life with or without parole 2005 . David Wilhelm faced death penalty for killing 9 people in Saturday shooting rampage .