The Williamsburg-James City County Circuit Court jury...
The Williamsburg-James City County Circuit Court jury recommended that Jerry T
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The Williamsburg-James City County Circuit Court jury recommended that Jerry T. Jackson, 21, get the maximum term of 2 death sentences, 2 life sentences plus 21 years in prison.
The 2 death sentences were for murdering Ruth Phillips while raping her on Aug. 26, 2001.
A judge will decide Jan. 15 whether to order the death sentence or reduce the penalty to life without parole.
The 2 death sentences were for murdering Ruth Phillips while raping her on Aug. 26, 2001.
A judge will decide Jan. 15 whether to order the death sentence or reduce the penalty to life without parole.
— SOURCES
- (Sources: The Virginian-Pilot, 05/11/2002)
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