Timothy Lee Fry, 51, of Arden, North Carolina, was shot to death at his Crestwood Drive home on December 11, 2015. He died of a gunshot wound to the chest at his residence, where he lived with his girlfriend, Robin Renee Richardson, who was 47 at the time.

Richardson called 911 and confessed to the shooting, and she was charged in connection with Fry’s death. At trial the defense said the shooting was self-defense, alleging Fry had physically abused her and forced her into a sexual fetish involving older men. Prosecutors said the evidence showed premeditation and malice, noting Richardson continued to fire the shotgun after Fry was down. Richardson was convicted of voluntary manslaughter and sentenced to about six years in prison.

Fry had worked about 15 years at WLOS News 13, advancing from account executive to regional sales manager, and was remembered by colleagues for his generosity and strong work ethic.