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A convicted killer who claims he was in an alcoholic blackout the night of the murders has spoken publicly for the first time. Conner Schierman was recently found guilty in the 2006 killing of a National Guardsman's family, then setting the house in Kirkland on fire to cover up the murders. In a rare move, the King County Prosecutor is asking for the death penalty. Reading from a prepared statement, Conner Schierman addressed the court. He began with an apology. "I know it's a long time in coming and I know it can never be enough, but I wanted the...