Jacqueline Avant’s Convicted Killer Sentenced To Life In Prison
essence.comJacqueline Avant during a burglary at her residence in Beverly Hills, was sentenced to life in prison.According to KABC, Aariel Maynor, 30, shot and killed Avant, the wife of legendary music executive Clarence, in the early hours of Dec.
1, 2021, in her home. He also admitted to firing at the family’s security guard, who was not harmed in the incident.Deputy District Attorney Victor Avila told the judge that Maynor reportedly shot himself in the foot at a different home during another alleged burglary attempt in the Hollywood Hills neighborhood.Maynor pleaded guilty to one count each of murder, attempted murder and being a felon in possession of a firearm, and two counts of residential burglary with a person present.
He also admitted allegations of using an assault long barrel pistol during the crimes, along with admitting prior robbery convictions from 2013 and 2018.In court Tuesday, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Kathryn Solorzano sentenced the ex-convict to three life prison terms, saying he will have to serve a minimum of 150 years behind bars.
She also added that Maynor had been release on parole in September of last year, just three months prior Avant’s murder.Maynor admitted to authorities that he shot Avant in the back during the burglary.
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