in Gillette, a Campbell County jury sentenced a man to death
in Gillette, a Campbell County jury sentenced a man to death. Jurors agreed with prosecutors that Kent A. Proffit, 43, directed local teenagers to kill Bryce Chavers, 16, on Nov. 26, 2005 because the teen was about to testify against Proffit in a sexual a
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in Gillette, a Campbell County jury sentenced a man to death. Jurors agreed with prosecutors that Kent A. Proffit, 43, directed local teenagers to kill Bryce Chavers, 16, on Nov. 26, 2005 because the teen was about to testify against Proffit in a sexual assault trial.
Christopher Hicks, 20, was found guilty last year of 1st-degree murder and conspiracy to commit 1st-degree murder in Chavers' death. Jacob Martinez, 20, pleaded guilty to the murder in exchange for a life prison sentence recommendation and his testimony against the other defendants.
Christopher Hicks, 20, was found guilty last year of 1st-degree murder and conspiracy to commit 1st-degree murder in Chavers' death. Jacob Martinez, 20, pleaded guilty to the murder in exchange for a life prison sentence recommendation and his testimony against the other defendants.
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- (Sources: Associated Press, 28/03/2007)
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