2 get life terms, another to be sentenced in separate Augusta killings

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Augusta District Attorney Jared Williams announced life sentences for two killers this week – and another will be sentenced next week.

Nicholas Lattimore, 30, of Augusta, was sentenced to life in prison plus 70 years after a jury found him guilty of the murder of 36-year-old Miguel Reyes.

Lattimore was found guilty on charges of felony murder, aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

The jury returned a verdict on Friday.

Sanqwon Berry, 17, of Augusta, also received a life sentence after pleading guilty to charges including malice murder and felony murder on Friday.

Berry is charged in the death of 32-year-old Jeremiah Griffin at Smart Grocery back in December.

Naytrone Adams, 26, of Columbia, S.C., will be sentenced next week, but the mandatory minimum of life imprisonment.

Adams was found guilty at trial on charges of malice murder, felony murder aggravated assault, criminal damage to property in the first degree and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony in relation to the fatal shooting of Keyeon Demmons.

The jury returned a verdict on Thursday.

“In a year rapidly approaching 50 murders, our commitment to protecting this community remains strong and focused on eradicating violent crime. I am grateful for the work of our team, along with the work of the RCSO and our partner agencies in helping get justice for these victims and their families. Mostly, I am grateful for the message these juries have sent that the senseless violence in our community must stop. Violent criminals will find no quarter in the Augusta Judicial Circuit.,” said Williams.

The sentences come amid a two-year outbreak of violent crime that’s claimed more than 180 lives across the CSRA.

Cities large and small have been affected on both sides of the Savannah River. But as the largest community in the region, Augusta has been hit especially hard.

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