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Man Sentenced 20-25 Years for Murder | Dayton News
A 51-year-old man, James Ernest Hancock, just received a brutal 20-to-25.5 year prison sentence for the murder of 35-year-old Matthew Thomas, whose body was dumped in an alley after being seen loaded into Hancock’s truck. Though the exact motive remains murky—possibly tied to drug dealings—the victim’s family delivered a hauntingly powerful message during sentencing: they condemned the act but also extended forgiveness and hope for Hancock’s redemption. The sister described the violence as “atrocious and unimaginable,” while Hancock will get credit for nearly two years already served. This…
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