Teenager Convicted Of Murdering Classmate In Springfield

CREATED Aug. 23, 2012

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  • James Duke charged with murdering Kody Ray in north Springfield Image by Greene County Sheriff's Office

A teenager in Springfield has been convicted of first-degree murder for shooting his classmate to death two years ago.

James Duke is 19 and had claimed self defense.

A judge didn't buy it.

Hillcrest High School student Cody Ray died on his front porch.

Duke will be sentenced at the end of November.