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Kim Ogg, Harris County District Attorney
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Houston Man Sentenced to 55 Years in Prison for Murder Outside Gulf Freeway Club
A 28-year-old man has been sentenced to 55 years in prison and a $10,000 fine for the murder of 29-year-old Erik Villeda in the parking lot of a club in south Houston in 2022. Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg expressed gratitude towards the jury for recognizing the severity of the crime. Ogg stated, “We are thankful to the jury who recognized that this defendant went to extraordinary lengths to find and then gun down an unarmed man in broad daylight. Justice mandates that this killer spend decades behind bars for taking the life of a young father and husband who...
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Documented Gang Member Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison for 2020 Murder
A member of the 52 Hoover Crips gang, Robert E. Chenier, has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for the murder of 37-year-old Shaun Lewis in 2020. Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg expressed her thoughts on the case, stating, “When a gang member shoots up a house, brutally murders a man and is so confident he will get away with murder that he brags about it, we see exactly how pervasive gun violence is in our community. We mourn for the victim’s family and thank the jury for ending this gang member’s reign of terror.”Chenier and Lewis were acquainted with each...
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Houston Man Sentenced to 90 Years for 2017 Crime Spree That Left Two Dead
A 60-year-old Houston man, Russell Cormier, was sentenced to 90 years in prison for a 2017 crime spree that resulted in the deaths of two individuals. Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg expressed relief that justice was served after a lengthy trial process. Ogg stated, “Our prosecutors work hard to bring cases like this to trial to get justice for victims’ families who should not have to wait this long.”Cormier's violent actions included the fatal shooting of his ex-wife and a former co-worker during a two-day rampage in northeast Houston. The incident was fueled by...
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Houston Man Sentenced to Prison for Committing Bigamy a Second Time
A Houston man, Orlando Coleman, has been sentenced to three years in prison for committing bigamy just two months after being put on probation for the same offense. Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced the sentencing, stating, "At the heart of this repeat offender’s schemes was a plan to defraud women and take advantage of them for financial gain."Coleman, who portrayed himself as a bishop traveling to churches across the country, was found to have married at least 10 women in different states. Assistant District Attorney Vanessa Goussen, who prosecuted...
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Houston Man Sentenced to 77 Years for 2019 Murder
A Houston man has been sentenced to 77 years in prison for the 2019 murder of 30-year-old Marcus Ealy. Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg expressed her condolences, stating, “We mourn with the family for the loss of this young man who was gunned down in the prime of his life.” Ogg emphasized the shocking nature of the crime, which took place in broad daylight, saying, “We sought justice for the victim and the family, and now this defendant will spend decades, and maybe his whole life, in prison.”Cory Cornell Parker, 32, was convicted of murder by a Harris County jury...
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Mastermind Behind Fatal Ambush Sentenced to Life in Prison for Killing 11-Year-Old Boy and His Father
The sentencing of the mastermind behind a tragic ambush that claimed the lives of an 11-year-old boy and his stepfather in 2020 has been handed down, with Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announcing that the individual will face life in prison without parole.“This defendant’s intentions were clear: he wanted to commit murder and was trying to hide behind the triggerman who killed an innocent man and a little boy in broad daylight,” stated Ogg, expressing gratitude towards the jurors for agreeing that a capital murder conviction was the appropriate outcome.Dwayne...
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Armed Robber Who Killed Clerk Sentenced To Life In Prison
An armed robber who killed a convenience store clerk in 2019 has been sentenced to life in prison for murder in Harris County. Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg stated, “This defendant had no regard for anyone else when he used a gun to rob and steal, and now the victim’s family will never again see this hardworking and beloved woman.” Ogg added, “This agreement ensures that the defendant will spend decades in prison with no appeals.”Marcus Kenneth Cox-Davis, 24, faced life in prison without parole if convicted of capital murder for shooting 32-year-old Donna Peña,...
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Crosby Child Molester Sentenced to Life in Prison Without Parole
A Crosby man has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for repeatedly sexually assaulting a 13-year-old child. District Attorney Kim Ogg announced the verdict, stating, "Crimes like this that happen under the cover of darkness need to be brought to the light so that we can get justice for the victim and their family." Ogg emphasized that Texas law allows for such strict sentences for predators like the perpetrator, Roger Allan Smith.Smith, 55, was convicted of continuous sexual assault of a child for his repeated abuse of a family member while...
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Mental Illness No Longer a Crime For More Than 10,000 People
Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg and former Harris County Judge Ed Emmett made a significant announcement today regarding the successful diversion of individuals struggling with mental illness away from the criminal justice system. Ogg's mental health diversion program has achieved a milestone by diverting over 10,000 individuals as of Jan. 31, 2024.The program, initiated in September 2018, aimed to shift the approach towards individuals with mental illness by providing them with medical treatment and support, rather than incarceration. This innovative program has...
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Houston Man Sentenced to 40 Years in Death of Two-Year-Old Maliyah Bass
The sentencing of the boyfriend of two-year-old Maliyah Bass's mother has been finalized, with Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announcing the outcome. Ogg expressed the community's sorrow, stating, "The disappearance of this little girl shocked and alarmed our community and we all mourn her." She emphasized the pursuit of justice, saying, "No one ever wants tragedies like this to happen, but when they do, our prosecutors work to make sure that we get justice for the family."Trevion Thompson, 25, who pleaded guilty to three felonies, including injury to a child...
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Houston Man Sentenced to 40 Years for Molesting, Impregnating 11-Year-Old Girl
A Houston man, Deon Williams, has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for molesting an 11-year-old girl, resulting in her pregnancy. Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg emphasized the need for parents to be vigilant about who they bring around their children, stating, “The victim and her family want to raise awareness that this abuse can happen to anyone and that parents need to stay ever vigilant about who they bring around their kids.”Williams, 28, pleaded guilty to aggravated sexual assault of a child under 14 and was sentenced to 40 years in prison without the...
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Louisiana Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Killing Woman in Double Shooting
A Louisiana man, Kentrell Obrien Brumfield, has been sentenced to life in prison for a heinous crime that resulted in the death of a young woman during a double shooting incident. Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg expressed the severity of the situation by stating, “Our office takes all allegations of domestic violence so seriously because we see, far too often, that it escalates to murder. And, sometimes, like in this horribly unfair and tragic case, a completely innocent bystander loses their life.”The tragic event occurred when Brumfield broke into his...
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Pasadena Mother Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison for Role in Death of Toddler, Beating of Newborn
A Pasadena mother has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for her involvement in the abuse of her two children, a toddler, and a newborn. Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg stated, “Texas laws give the same range of punishment for an abuser and for cases like this where a parent consciously and repeatedly puts a child in harm's way by leaving them with an abuser. This was not a one-time mistake or some awful accident, this was a pattern of intentional abuse. The children in our community deserve better.”Emily Aust, 30, and her boyfriend, Austin Reid, 25, were...
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Wharton Man Sentenced to Life in Prison Without Parole for Shooting That Killed Three People at Midtown Club
A Wharton man has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for his involvement in a tragic club shooting that resulted in the deaths of three individuals. The Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg expressed her sentiments on the matter, stating, “This is yet another example of how gun violence can tear families apart.”Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg emphasized the impact of gun violence on families, stating, “Three young men, one of whom was a completely innocent bystander, were killed when this defendant flouted our laws and avoided every security...
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66-Year-Old Repeat Offender Sentenced to 25 Years for Child Sexual Abuse
A 66-year-old Houston man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison without parole for sexually abusing children. Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced the sentence, emphasizing the severity of the crimes committed. Ogg stated, "This man repeatedly abused and victimized children without a second thought to the pain and damage he was inflicting. It seems clear that justice demands that he spend the rest of his life in prison."The offender, Sherman Lee Johnson, pleaded guilty to continuous sexual abuse of a child for assaulting a young girl starting in 2009 until...
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Triggerman Sentenced to Life in Prison for Killing Man During Robbery, Carjacking
The triggerman responsible for the murder of a 24-year-old man in Georgia during a planned robbery and carjacking has been sentenced to life in prison. The announcement was made by Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg, who emphasized the importance of removing dangerous individuals from the streets.According to Ogg, the victim, 24-year-old Donnie Glover, lost his life in a senseless act of violence. "The victim in this case had his whole life ahead of him and did absolutely nothing wrong and still lost his life because a man with a gun decided to use violence to take...
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Houston Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Killing Ex-Girlfriend's New Boyfriend
A Houston man has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his ex-girlfriend's new boyfriend. The Harris County District Attorney, Kim Ogg, announced the verdict and described the crime as a "premeditated murder carried out by a jealous ex-boyfriend."The convicted man, Santos Perfecto Melendez-Granados, 35, was found guilty of shooting 45-year-old Carlos Pineda to death on September 23, 2021, in an apartment complex parking lot. Pineda, who had recently started a new relationship with Melendez-Granados' ex-girlfriend, was walking with her when they noticed a...
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Houston Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Slashing Another Inmate's Throat
A Houston man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for a violent attack on another inmate at the Harris County Jail in 2020. Christopher Oliver, 39, was convicted of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after a three-day trial. The incident, which was captured on video, showed Oliver approaching the victim from behind and slashing his throat with a shank.Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg expressed her commitment to seeking justice for the victims of such violent acts. She stated, "No matter the location, violence like this is unacceptable, and it is our duty...