Murder Conviction Upheld For Man In 2011 Lakewood Cop Killing
Court documents show that a murder conviction has been upheld for a man sentenced to life in prison in the 2011 shooting of a central New Jersey police officer.
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Court documents show that a murder conviction has been upheld for a man sentenced to life in prison in the 2011 shooting of a central New Jersey police officer.
Authorities say because Crockam was convicted of murdering Patrolman Christopher Matlosz, the law requires a life sentence without the possibility of parole.
At the start of Jahmell Crockam's murder trial, prosecutors said the defendant had vowed several times to friends that he would sooner kill a police officer than go to jail.
Jahmell Crockam was charged with shooting Officer Christopher Matlosz after the officer pulled his police cruiser alongside the 19-year-old.
Sen. Robert Singer says it should be applied to those convicted of murdering a child, killing a police officer in the line of duty, or committing a fatal terrorist attack.
Jahmell Crockam and another man were charged with the Oct. 15 shooting death of Justin Williams, whose body was found dumped on a Lakewood street corner.
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