Monrovia gang members sentenced in Salas slaying

October 13, 2010

Burbank Court- Nickellis and Rayshawn Blackwell received life in prison without the possibility of parole. 140-200 years each.

In July, the cousins were found guilty for their roles in the January 26, 2008, shooting and killing Sammantha, for critically wounding another 16 year old female, on Peck Rd., in an unincorporated area of Monrovia.
For drive by shooting of two Latino men (who were not injured) on Cypress, Monrovia and to which Nickellis Blackwell pleaded guilty to and names his cousin, Rayshawn as the driver.
For Gang activities using fire arms and Gang revenge for the shooting of their Uncle's death by rival Latino Gang.

Judge Michael Carter denied a motion by the defense for a retrial.
Per Judge Carter, he stated "You gunned down a 16 year old you weren't going after and had never met. You shot and killed her and paralyzed another young woman,".
Judge Carter said moments before sentencing the Blackwell's "The victims in this case had absolutely no chance of survival as you stood there and shot them.

We will continue to promote Unity and Peace Sammantha Salas Scholarship Fund in Loving Memory of Sammantha.

Sammantha rest in peace and know Justice as been served.

We will continue to be members of; Justice for Homicide Victims, Marsys' Law, Crime Survivors, Parents of Murdered Children, Family and Friends of Murder Victims and Los Angeles Crime Stoppers.

To be Advocates for other families seeking Justice for their Love ones who lost their lives through senselessness act of violence.