Tribbitt, a runaway, was found facedown, tied with cords and surrounded by garbage not far from where Simmons’ family lived, according to court documents.
Simmons has maintained his innocence and said Thursday he plans to appeal.
Deputy Prosecutor Doug Shaw, who called Tribbit’s death an “execution,” asked the judge to impose the maximum 105 year sentence, saying “that’s all the law allows us.” Simmons’ attorney had asked for a 56-year sentence, with five years suspended in favor of probation. Takaylah Tribbitt was found tied with cords and surrounded by garbage in the vicinity of where Deonlashawn Simmons’ family lived, according to court documents.
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