CHIPLEY — A Washington County jury convicted Christopher Walley on Thursday of kidnapping and beating a Chipley woman, the State Attorney’s Office reported.
Assistant State Attorney Shalla Jefcoat showed jurors that Walley, 27, of Chipley attacked Marly Ann Conway the night of Feb. 5 as they were parked in a wooded area after running errands. Walley dragged her from the car and beat her with a collapsible baton until she passed out.
He then locked her in the trunk of her car and left the area. When Conway came to, she was able to escape the trunk and walk to a nearby house for help.
Walley was found guilty as charged of kidnapping and aggravated battery. He faces up to life in prison when Circuit Judge Christopher Patterson sentences him May 4.