Man Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter in Bulletproof Vest Test

0:00A suki man has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of his friend three years ago during a misguided test of a bulletproof vest. Adam John Steenberg in turn 36 on Monday and admitted to the March 12, 2023 shooting that killed 42-year-old Michael Layer. He also entered guilty pleas on two firearms charges. The two friends made the poor choice to try out the vest and Steenberg in fire to gun at Layer, leading to the fatal outcome. These rushed to the 8,500 block of West Coast road between Suk-e and Shirley that night. Officers arrived just before 10 pm, but found Layer had already passed away from injuries in a remote spot near Jordan River. Steenberg had originally planned to go to trial, but agreed to the facts during the hearing. He appeared deeply emotional as the judge described the tragic events. Layer leaves behind two children as a devoted father. Leading details remain pending, leaving the community to reflect on the dangers of such reckless decisions.

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