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Bond was lowered recently for accused murderer Andrew Lovett from $500,000 to $150,000 cash or court approved surety.

Lovett is charged with first-degree murder in the June 2008 shooting death of Michael French, during an argument in Strong. Witnesses told law enforcement officers that French was shot several times. His body was found under a large pine tree on Hickory Street, according to authorities.

During a first appearance in court, Lovett reportedly told Union County District Judge George Van Hook Jr. that he received a disability check because he “ha...