Man Found Guilty of 2019 Murders in Montgomery AL, Faces Life Sentence
Elijah Reese, 21, convicted of 2019 double murders in Montgomery AL, faces life sentence after being found guilty on capital murder and attempted murder charges; evidence from social media and phone data implicated him in the crimes. Sentencing set for September 7, according to Montgomery County DA.
Elijah Reese, a 21-year-old from Montgomery, has been convicted of murders in Montgomery AL that occurred in 2019 involving Gregory Cole and Orangeal White. (PHOTO: iSTOCK)
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Montgomery Man, 21, Convicted of Murders in Montgomery AL: Verdict Delivered on Capital Murder and Attempted Murder Charges
Elijah Reese, a 21-year-old from Montgomery, has been convicted of murders in Montgomery AL that occurred in 2019. The verdict was delivered on Friday and found Reese guilty on charges of capital murder and attempted murder. The sentencing is scheduled for September 7 according to Montgomery County District Attorney Daryl Bailey.
According to FOX10, the first murder took place on January 25, 2019, when Gregory Cole, aged 47, was shot and killed on Delray Road. A week later February 2, Reese was involved in another shooting on Marlowe Drive. The attack claimed the life of 42-year-old Orangeal White and injured her daughter. White’s husband narrowly escaped harm. Reese was found guilty of murders in Montgomery AL for both deaths and counts of attempted murder for the survivors, as reported.
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Key Evidence Links Reese to Murders in Montgomery AL; District Attorney Vows Justice
The evidence of the ‘murders in Montgomery Al’ case against Reese included his social media content and phone data linking him to the crimes. He was arrested after the second murder. A search of Reese’s home turned up multiple guns that matched shell casings from both crime scenes, according to Montgomery Advertiser.
District Attorney Daryl Bailey expressed satisfaction with the verdict, emphasizing the importance of justice for the victims’ families. Bailey condemned Reese’s violence and vowed to ensure he receives a life sentence without parole. The community echoes the sentiment that individuals like Reese should not pose a threat to its safety and security. As the ‘murders in Montgomery Al’ case progresses to the sentencing phase, Reese’s actions serve as a tragic reminder of the imperative to maintain a just and secure society.
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