Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Monrovia cousins convicted of murdering 16-year-old Sammantha Salas

July 13, 2010- Tuesday jury found Monrovia cousins Nickelis and Rayshawn Blackwell guilty of gunning down Sammantha in a hail of machine gun fire two years ago.

The Blackwells each now face Five Terms of Life in prison, They are scheduled to be sentenced August 24, 2010.

Guilty on all (8) counts- (1) Murder, First degree, (4) Attempted Murder, Using a fire weapon (Uzi and a 9mm), Drive-by Gang (Du Roc) shootings and Gang affiliated activities.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank; Our District Attorney, Joe, Our Advocate, Kristina, Homicide Detectives, Gang Special Force, Monrovia Police, Marsys' Law, Justice for Homicide Victims, Parents of Murder Children, Crime Survivors, Pasadena Star Newspaper, for keeping Sammantha alive through the media and the many friends and family members who sat by our side through the Court Trial Hearings.

The many tears we shed through the Trial hearings took a toll on us, however we were Blessed to have you all there supporting us through the most difficult time of our lives.

Thank you for giving us the tools and education to empower us through the maze of the Criminal Justice System without you all, we would not have been able to see this through, God Bless you all.

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