Defendant Pleads Guilty to 3 Execution-Style Murders in Newark
On August 4, 2007, three people were shot and killed execution-style in a school yard in Newark, according to The Associated Press. One more victim, who survived, was sexually assaulted, shot in the head and slashed with a machete.
On September 21, 2010, the 21-year old defendant who was accused of committing the three murders pleaded guilty. He will be sentenced in early November. According to the article, the slayings were an initiation into the Central American gang, MS-13. The defendant was one of a group of suspects who allegedly committed the murders with one suspect being sentenced to over 200 years in prison on 17 felony charges.
Murder charges are serious and can carry long prison sentences. For someone who is facing charges of murder in New Jersey, a prison sentence is a life altering event that can have a devastating effect on one’s life, especially if the accused person did not commit the crime. There are instances where innocent people get caught in the crossfire and are charged for crimes that they had nothing to do with. In this case, it’s critical for someone to get in contact with a competent New Jersey criminal defense attorney.
If you or a loved one has been charged with murder or another crime in New Jersey, you need the best representation you can find. The experienced Princeton murder defense lawyers at Lependorf & Silverstein will meticulously examine every circumstance surrounding your case and build a strong defense in order to garner you the best outcome possible. A prison sentence not only affects the life of the accused person, but it also affects the lives of their family. Call Lependorf & Silverstein at (609) 240-0040 today to learn how we can defend your rights.
