The San Luis Obispo man accused of beating another man to death in November of 2021 is facing 25 years to life in prison. The jury in the case took two days to return a verdict of guilty. 45-year-old Marco Cota was accused of killing 64-year-old Rick Fowler. both men were unhoused at the time of the fatal incident. The D.A.’s Office claimed Cota was in a rage when the murder happened. His defense argued it was self-defense. A sentencing hearing will be scheduled for a later date.
