Girlfriend of 2023 Mugs and Jugs murder suspect in Escambia County sentenced after plea deal: NorthEscambia.com

The girlfriend of the suspect in an August 2023 murder at Mugs & Jugs has accepted a plea deal in connection with the incident.

Rachel Marie DeRise, now 24, was charged with assault following the incident. As part of the settlement, she was sentenced to 60 days in jail and 12 months probation.

The Escambia County Sheriff's Office said DeRise is the girlfriend of Christian Ketchup, who was charged with manslaughter in the death of 25-year-old Tierra Binion.

The Escambia County Sheriff's Office said an argument ensued between Binion and Derise before Derise knocked Binion unconscious with a sneaky punch.

According to investigators, Ketchup then pulled out a gun and shot Binion seven times.

Ketchup is currently being held without bail in the Escambia County Jail on a murder charge and is due back in court next week.