12:07 PM PT — The jury has simply voted to condemn Carly Gregg to life imprisonment with out the opportunity of parole for the first-degree homicide and tried homicide convictions and 10 years for proof tampering. The choose says the sentences will run concurrently.
Carly appeared way more composed throughout sentencing … no tears streaming down her face — remaining calm whereas the choose defined the enchantment course of.
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A jury has handed down their verdict within the homicide trial of Carly Gregg, the 15-year-old charged with fatally gunning down her mom with a .357 Magnum in March.
The Mississippi teen was discovered responsible Friday of first-degree homicide, tried homicide, and tampering with proof.
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As Gregg was being learn her destiny, she was visibly distraught … tears welling up in her eyes whereas the jury filed in, trying crestfallen after she was convicted on all three of the fees towards her, earlier than breaking into sobs.
As we reported, home-security footage was proven through the week-long trial of Gregg showing to observe her mom, Ashley Smylie, into their home … gunshots are heard off-screen, earlier than Gregg, who was 14 on the time, sits on a stool within the kitchen and browses Smylie’s cellphone.
Gregg then reportedly texted her stepfather, Heath, to lure him to the house. He was shot and wounded within the shoulder whereas scuffling with Carly for the gun when he arrived on the home.
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The stunning video from the March 19 taking pictures of her mom was performed Tuesday in a Rankin County courtroom throughout Gregg’s homicide trial, which has obtained nationwide consideration.
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Prosecutors initially supplied Gregg a plea deal that will’ve landed her in jail for 40 years … however, she turned it down and her attorneys had been pursuing an madness protection.
On Thursday, Carly was seen in courtroom seemingly unable to comprise her laughter — what prompted her snickering was unclear, however it occurred after her lawyer wrote on a notepad.
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