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February 03, 2005
Beating Death
A sad story from the Jackson Sun:
Clarksville: Teen to be tried as adult in beating deathA teenager accused of taking part in the beating death of a disabled man will be tried as an adult.
Jervion Shante Akins, 16, faces one count of first-degree murder and one count of aggravated burglary in the July slaying of Shane Crossley. His case was bound over from juvenile court in December, and he was formally charged Tuesday.
Wayne Lee Pierce II, 31, and Ramone Pierre Gholston, 18, were indicted on felony murder and aggravated burglary charged in October. They also were arraigned on those charges Tuesday.
According to warrants and court documents, Crossley - who suffered from Huntington's disease, a genetic disorder that impairs speech and physical abilities - was asleep when the three suspects entered his home. He later woke up and went outside yelling at them.
Pierce, Gholston and Akins beat Crossley on the head and body with a chair, police said. Crossley then went back inside his home, where he died from his injuries.
Posted by Dave at February 3, 2005 07:33 AM
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