Alabama Appeals Court Affirmed Murder Conviction
The state appellate court upheld the capital murder conviction of 42-year-old Logan McKinley Delp.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Criminal Justice
The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals has affirmed the capital murder conviction of Logan McKinley Delp in the 2025 death of Anthony Larry Sheppard. Delp was originally sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole following his conviction.
Why it matters
The case highlights the legal consequences of contract killings stemming from personal disputes. Delp admitted to investigators that he was paid by the mother of Sheppard's child to commit the murder prior to a scheduled custody hearing.
The appeals court upheld the original sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole for 42-year-old Logan McKinley Delp. The case was processed by the Attorney General's Criminal Appeals Division.
The players
Logan McKinley Delp
He is a 42-year-old individual convicted of the capital murder of Anthony Larry Sheppard.
Anthony Larry Sheppard
He was the victim of a fatal shooting inside his home during a child custody dispute.
Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals
This is the state judicial body responsible for reviewing criminal case convictions.
Attorney General's Criminal Appeals Division
This agency represents the state's interest during the legal appeals process.
The details
Logan McKinley Delp was convicted in October 2025 after police recovered social media messages from him admitting to the murder of Anthony Larry Sheppard. The victim was found shot to death inside his home on the same day he was scheduled to attend a child custody hearing.
Timeline
October 2025: Logan McKinley Delp was convicted of capital murder.
September 18, 2026: The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the conviction.
Legal Context
This affirmation reinforces established state sentencing guidelines for capital murder in Alabama. It follows the pattern set by the 2025 conviction of Logan McKinley Delp, finalizing the legal outcome for a crime involving a targeted contract killing.
The resolution of this appeal provides closure for the local community in Morgan County where the crime occurred. It demonstrates the effectiveness of digital evidence, such as social media records, in securing capital murder convictions in the state.
The takeaway
This case underscores how digital evidence and admissions can lead to life-long prison sentences in murder investigations. It also highlights the extreme nature of custody-related violence within the state.
Further reading
For more information on state legal proceedings, visit the Criminal Justice section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by 1819 News.
