State v. Villas

CHARGE(S): Murder with gun specification, Aggravated Robbery (death penalty eligible)

POTENTIAL PUNISHMENT: Life in prison

VENUE: Hamilton County, Cincinnati, Ohio

ALLEGATION: Defendant shot and killed victim after trying to rob him. Defendant confessed to robbery and murder.

DISPOSITION: Convicted by plea to reduced charge of involuntary manslaughter.

RESULT: Mr. Villas was sentenced to a definite term of 13 years in prison.

ARTICLES
Lesser Charge in Death (Cincinnati Post)

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