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Angola man accused of murder defending himself in court

Updated: Monday, 10 Sep 2012, 4:50 PM EDT
Published : Monday, 10 Sep 2012, 4:50 PM EDT

ANGOLA, Ind. (WANE) - An Angola man who is accused of murder has chosen to defend himself in Steuben Superior Court.

Zao Burrell, who faces a murder charge along with additional counts, was warned to let a trained attorney take his case. He refused.

“It’s very unwise for me to proceed without one but I am choosing to do it, sir,” Burrell said to Judge William Fee.

Police said Burrell shot and killed Brent Donbroski over a meth deal on June 3. A manhunt for Burrell ensued the shooting.

As of Monday, Burrell is being held without bail in the Steuben County Jail.

His trial will be held on November 14-16.

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