A series of text messages exchanged between Okemos resident Connor McCowan and MSU student Andrew Singler just days before the altercation that left Singler dead indicate a close bond between the two, according to a report from the Lansing State Journal.
The text messages show McCowan and Singler discussing buying and smoking marijuana.
On Feb. 23, McCowan drove to Singler’s apartment in the early morning after a series of text messages between the two escalated into an argument about Shay McCowan, Connor McCowan’s older sister and Singler’s girlfriend of two years.
Connor McCowan was convicted of second degree murder in Singler’s death and was sentenced to 20-60 years in prison, but plans to appeal the charge.
Singler reportedly texted McCowan on Feb. 16, saying “I got you a sac(k),” asking him to come to his apartment in Meridian Township.
During his court testimony, Connor McCowan said he often went to Singler’s apartment in Meridian Township, where he smoked with Singler and his sister.
The last message from Singler to McCowan about marijuana was sent Feb. 21. It showed no indication of an issue between the two prior to the argument on Feb. 23.
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