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Demari Owens Sentenced to Life | Topeka News
Eighteen-year-old Demari Owens just received a life sentence with 50 years minimum after being convicted of first-degree murder, attempted murder, and firearm discharge in the November 2024 shooting that killed Ricky Washington and nearly took another life. The jury’s verdict, backed by a joint law enforcement and DA effort, underscores the gravity of the crime. His brother Dujontez, also convicted in the same incident, awaits sentencing in October. This verdict brings legal closure — but the scars of violence remain. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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