LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Darren Mack pleaded guilty to killing his ex-wife, Charla Mack, inside his Reno townhouse in June 2006. He then shot Judge Chuck Weller, who had presided over the couple’s divorce and custody battle. Thirteen years later, Darren Mack’s son, Jory Mack, said his father is partly innocent and claims he acted in self-defense.
Mack Family photos
Darren Mack and Charla Mack. (KLAS) 
Charla Mack as seen in a family photo. (KLAS) 
Darren Mack and his son, Jory, are seen here in the 1990s. Darren was an avid marksman and had several guns, Jory says. (KLAS) 
From right to left: Jory Mack, Darren Mack and Charla Mack. (KLAS) 
Darren Mack and Charla Mack. (KLAS) 
Darren Mack and his son, Jory, are seen here in the 1990s. Darren was an avid marksman and had several guns, Jory says. (KLAS) 
Darren Mack’s license photo, which was widely distributed during his manhunt in June 2016. Mack eventually surrendered to Mexican authorities and returned to the United States. (KLAS) 
A photo taken during Darren Mack’s processing in June 2016 nearly two weeks after his ex-wife’s death and the shooting of Judge Chuck Weller. Mack had fled to Mexico, but agreed to return to Nevada to face charges. (KLAS) 
A photo taken during Darren Mack’s processing in June 2016 nearly two weeks after his ex-wife’s death and the shooting of Judge Chuck Weller. Mack had fled to Mexico, but agreed to return to Nevada to face charges. (KLAS) 
A photo taken during Darren Mack’s processing in June 2016 nearly two weeks after his ex-wife’s death and the shooting of Judge Chuck Weller. Mack had fled to Mexico, but agreed to return to Nevada to face charges. (KLAS) 
Darren Mack’s most recent booking photo from the Nevada Department of Corrections. (KLAS)
Crime scene photos and evidence
WARNING: Some evidence shown in this case may be disturbing.
Crime scene tape blocks off the garage entrance to Darren Mack’s Reno townhome on June 12, 2006. (KLAS) 
Crime scene tape blocks off the garage entrance to Darren Mack’s Reno townhome on June 12, 2006. Charla Mack’s SUV is parked inside the garage. Prosecutors allege Darren Mack moves the car into the garage. (KLAS) 
Charla Mack’s SUV is parked inside Darren Mack’s garage. Prosecutors allege Darren Mack moves the car into the garage. (KLAS) 
The front door of Darren Mack’s Reno townhouse on June 12, 2006. (KLAS) 
Charla Mack’s SUV is parked next to a Jeep in Darren Mack’s garage. (KLAS) 
The receipt for the rental car Darren Mack rented a week before Charla Mack’s death and the shooting of Judge Chuck Weller. (KLAS) 
Charla Mack’s car key, which had her own blood on it. Prosecutors said this evidence showed Darren Mack moved her car. (KLAS) 
Evidence markers inside Darren Mack’s garage where investigators found blood splatter. (KLAS) 
The pants Charla Mack was wearing when she was stabbed at least six times. (KLAS) 
The shirt Charla Mack was wearing when she was stabbed at least six times. (KLAS) 
The shirt Charla Mack was wearing when she was stabbed at least six times. (KLAS) 
Papers found in Darren Mack’s house about the family court system. (KLAS) 
A note Charla Mack left for the daughter she shared with Darren Mack. (KLAS) 
Blood on a wall inside Darren Mack’s townhouse. (KLAS) 
Blood found in Darren Mack’s townhouse. (KLAS) 
Pooled blood seen in Darren Mack’s garage. (KLAS) 
Pooled blood seen in Darren Mack’s garage. (KLAS) 
Pooled blood seen in Darren Mack’s garage. (KLAS) 
The blood-covered glasses Judge Chuck Weller wore on June 12, 2006. Weller survived the shooting. (KLAS) 
The remnants of the window shattered from the bullet, which hit Judge Chuck Weller on June 12, 2006. (KLAS) 
A view of the judicial officers where Judge Chuck Weller worked. The shattered window is in the series to the right. (KLAS) 
The remnants of the window shattered from the bullet, which hit Judge Chuck Weller on June 12, 2006. (KLAS) 
The remnants of the window shattered from the bullet, which hit Judge Chuck Weller on June 12, 2006. (KLAS) 
Darren Mack parked in garage and shot Judge Chuck Weller from this range. (KLAS) 
The view from the shattered window in Judge Chuck Weller’s office toward the parking garage where Darren Mack was parked. (KLAS)
