Was involuntary manslaughter one of the charges filed? If not it is possible that the Murder charge was an “overcharge” and a mistake on the prosecutor’s part. The ricochet puts doubt into the intentional act.
Still a damn shame and I hope that this mope gets what is coming to him after he gets deported
The jurors could also have received confusing, conflicting instructions from the judge. It has happened before and lead to screwed up verdicts.
Perhaps the Steinle family should seek some ah, help. “Be my friend, Godfather”