Special to the Journal

Sentencing for Westley Devone Harris, convicted of the capital murder of six people in June, has been postponed until Aug. 1, according to the Crenshaw County Circuit Clerk's office.

A preliminary sentencing hearing for Harris was originally scheduled to take place on Wednesday, but Circuit Judge Edward McFerrin ordered a continuance.

Jurors in the trial voted 7-5 to give Harris life in prison, but McFerrin is not bound to follow their decision.