Rutland man jailed in killing; his attorney calls case ‘weak’

Randal S Johnson is charged with second degree murder in the death of his living companion. Pool photo.RUTLAND – A Rutland man is being held without bail on a charge of murder for allegedly killing his longtime partner during an argument late last month.
Randal S. Johnson, 58, pleaded not guilty Tuesday in Rutland Superior Court to the second-degree murder charge in the death of Trina Fitzgerald, 58. If convicted, he faces 20 years to life in prison.
Police say in court records that Johnso