An Orange County judge convicted of second-degree murder in the shooting death of his wife at the couples Anaheim Hills home faces sentencing Wednesday in Santa Ana.

Jeffrey Ferguson, 74, was convicted in April in the Aug. 3, 2023 shooting death of his wife Sheryl, 65, following an argument. Jurors also found true a sentence-enhancing gun allegation, opening Ferguson to a possible prison term of 40 years to life.

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A mistrial was declared in the first trial when the jury split 11-1 in favor of a guilty verdict on a second-degree murder charge. Jurors could have convicted Ferguson of second-degree murder or involuntary manslaughter, if they did not acquit him.

Deliberations began Feb. 26 in the first Ferguson tria

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