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crime2 years ago

Justice Served: Hannah Payne Receives Life Sentence for Fatal Citizen's Arrest

Hannah Payne, the woman found guilty in the murder of Kenneth Herring during a citizen's arrest, has been sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole. Payne was convicted of felony murder, malice murder, aggravated assault, false imprisonment, and weapons possession charges. Herring's family requested a life sentence, expressing their loss and the impact on his children and grandchildren. Following the sentencing, the Clayton County District Attorney's office is investigating death threats against both families involved in the trial. Payne claimed self-defense during the trial, stating that Herring attacked her, but the jury unanimously found her guilty on all counts.

crime2 years ago

Woman Convicted of Vigilante Murder in Georgia to Receive Sentencing Today

Hannah Payne, who was found guilty of murder in the death of a hit-and-run driver, will be sentenced today. Payne followed Kenneth Herring after he hit another car and drove off, confronted him, and shot him, ignoring orders from a 911 operator not to pursue him. Defense attorneys argued that Herring shot himself during a struggle with the gun. Payne was found guilty on all counts, including malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, false imprisonment, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.

crime2 years ago

Hannah Payne found guilty of murder in Clayton County hit-and-run case

Hannah Payne, a woman from Clayton County, Georgia, has been found guilty of murder for chasing down and shooting Kenneth Herring, a hit-and-run driver. Payne faced multiple charges including malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, false imprisonment, and possession of a firearm during a felony. Prosecutors argued that Payne ignored orders from a 911 operator not to pursue Herring, while defense attorneys claimed she was instructed to get his license plate number. A sentencing hearing has been scheduled for Friday.

crime2 years ago

Verdict: Guilty - Woman convicted for killing man in citizen's arrest

Hannah Payne has been found guilty on all counts in the murder trial of Kenneth Herring. The jury unanimously convicted Payne of felony murder, malice murder, aggravated assault, false imprisonment, and three charges of weapons possession during a crime. Payne, who sobbed upon hearing the verdict, had chased down and killed Herring after he fled from a car accident she had witnessed. Sentencing is scheduled for Friday.