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Justin Sales sentenced to Life plus 38 years
After multiple delays and a reinvestigation, Justin Sales was convicted of multiple violent offenses and sentenced to life plus 38 years.

Amber Drumheller
Oct 26, 20258 min read
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Chris Austin Guilty of Murder
After multiple continuances because of the Defendant's incompetence to stand trial, Chris Austin was found guilty of the 2019 murder of his father in Madison Heights. His sentencing is scheduled for February 18, 2026.

Amber Drumheller
Oct 1, 20252 min read
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Frederick Wiggington sentenced to life in prison for murdering his wife
Fred Wiggington was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his wife and the concealment of her body for over a year.

Adam Stanley
Jul 29, 20253 min read
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Judge Denies Joseph Cunningham's Motion to Set Aside Jury Verdict
The judge denied a motion to set aside the verdict in Joseph Cunningham's murder trial, concluding this case in the Amherst Courts.

W. Lyle Carver
Dec 23, 20241 min read
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Joseph Cunningham Sentence Upheld
Joseph Cunningham receives the full sentence of sixteen years for 2nd Degree Murder, as recommended by the jury.

W. Lyle Carver
Sep 29, 20241 min read
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Kenny Barbour Sentenced to 66 Years and 6 Months
Kenny Barbour was sentenced to more than 66 years for murdering Phyllis Auman. Because of Barbour's age, this amounts to a life sentence.

R. Clint Carwile
Sep 15, 20242 min read
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Joseph Cunningham found Guilty of 2nd Degree Murder
On May 30, 2024, Joseph Cunningham was found guilty of 2nd Degree Murder and sentenced to serve sixteen years.

Adam Stanley
May 30, 20243 min read
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Carson Candler sentenced to 25 years
Carson Candler was sentenced to 25 years active incarceration after killing Justin Samuels and maiming Bru Norconk with a firearm. This case serves as a reminder that justice requires multiple individuals to agree, as the Commonwealth's Attorneys asked for a life sentence, but the judge gets the final say.

Amber Drumheller
Feb 17, 20222 min read
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Gary Lordahl guilty of forceable sodomy
Gary Lordahl was convicted of strangulation and forceable sodomy and was sentenced to 10 years active incarceration. He will be on good behavior for 30 years and will be a registered sex offender.

Amber Drumheller
Aug 30, 20201 min read
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Jared Martin sentenced to 23 years
Jared Martin was sentenced to 23 years and 30 years of probation for aggravated malicious wounding after shooting his friend's father.

Amber Drumheller
Nov 26, 20192 min read
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Trevor Ewers sentenced to 127 years
Trevor Ewers was tried and convicted by a jury of his peers in Amherst County during a two-day jury trial in September 2019. He is now serving a sentence of 127 years at the supermax facility at Wallens Ridge penitentiary.

Amber Drumheller
Sep 12, 20192 min read
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