Nixa, Mo., man convicted of lesser charges

Gerald Bluford was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter and armed criminal action for the stabbing death of his partner, Eric Eidson, at their condominium in Nixa, Mo., in November 2007.

Bluford had faced charges of second-degree murder and armed criminal action. An emergency medical responder testified that it was the bloodiest scene he'd ever seen.

 Hat tip to Kathee

 | Bob Cronkleton