Final man sentenced in 2020 robbery deaths of Des Moines teens
A third man was sentenced to 25 years in prison Tuesday in the execution-style deaths of three Des Moines teens.
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A third man was sentenced to 25 years in prison Tuesday in the execution-style deaths of three Des Moines teens.
Daishawn Gills was sentenced to life without parole, while Emmanuel Totaye received consecutive 50-year sentences for each of the three teens killed.
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A jury has convicted two men of murder for shooting three Iowa teenagers at point-blank range while stealing their video game console and cellphones. Daishawn Gills, 23, was found guilty Monday of three counts of first-degree murder and a robbery charge, while Emmanuel Totaye Jr., 21, was found guilty of three counts of second-degree murder and robbery, the Des Moines Register reported .
A third accomplice testified that Daishawn Gills and Emmanuel Totaye killed the teens to prevent them from reporting the thefts.
Daishawn Gills and Emmanuel Totaye allegedly killed three teens after stealing electronics, other items. A third defendant will testify against them