Man gets 105 years in killing of 14-year-old Chicago girl found dumped in alley

Deonlashawn Simmons, 36, was sentenced Thursday by a Lake County decide in Takaylah Tribitt’s September 2019 killing. The Chicago woman’s physique was discovered facedown along with her fingers sure behind her with cords.

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A jury convicted Simmons of homicide in March and he subsequently admitted to firearm and recurring offender enhancements. He has maintained his innocence and mentioned Thursday he would attraction.

Tribbit, who was a runaway, was present in Gary not removed from the place Simmons’ household lived, in keeping with court docket paperwork. Her physique was discovered 5 days after she and Simmons met at a celebration in Chicago.

Deputy Prosecuting Lawyer Doug Shaw, who referred to as Tribbit’s demise an “execution,” requested for the utmost 105 12 months sentence, saying “that is all of the legislation permits us.” He mentioned the circumstances surrounding Tribitt’s demise had been a few of the cruelest he is seen.

Tribitt was a “defenseless youngster,” Shaw mentioned.

Simmons’ legal professional, Michael A. Campbell, had requested for a 56-year sentence, with 5 years suspended in favor of probation.

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