Widower Takes Stand in Dylann Roof Sentencing Trial

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) – The widower of a woman killed at Emanuel AME Church says his wife was a dedicated person of faith who did her best to enjoy life.
The Rev. Anthony Thompson cried in court Wednesday as he described a conversation with his wife, Myra, about their future plans to move and pursue studies and careers in the church. Thompson broke down briefly as he talked about his disbelief that she’s not alive to share in them.
Thompson testified during sentencing proceedings for convicted church shooter Dylann Roof. The 22-year-old white man has said he plans to put up no case to potentially save his life and told jurors in a brief opening statement that he has no psychological problems.
Roof was convicted of hate crimes and other charges in the deaths of nine black church members in 2015.