PATRICK D. WILKES PLEADS GUILTY TO THREE MURDERS OVER MONTH-LONG CRIME SPREE IN MAY 2007
CITY JURY CONVICTS HIM IN SEPARATE ARMED ROBBERY
ANTHONY WHITE PLEADS GUILTY TO ONE MURDER
Wilkes to Be Sentenced to 100 Years in Prison Suspend All But 60 Years; White to Be Sentenced to 50 Years in Prison Suspend All But 25 Years at December Sentencing Hearings
Baltimore, MD – October 22, 2008 – A Baltimore City jury convicted Patrick D. Wilkes, 24, of the 200 block of S. Bentalou St. today of robbery with a deadly weapon (armed robbery) and use of a handgun in the commission of a crime of violence yesterday. The jury heard two days of testimony and deliberated approximately two hours before reaching its verdict.
Immediately following the guilty verdict, Wilkes pled guilty to a second armed robbery count and three counts of second-degree murder.
Judge John N. Prevas scheduled sentencing for December 5, 2008 at which time Wilkes faces a prison term of 100 years suspend all but 60 years.
The jury convicted Wilkes of the following case: At approximately 6:00AM May 21, 2007 in the 100 block of S. Pulaski St. Wilkes pulled a gun and robbed a cell phone and currency from a man on his way to work.
Wilkes pled to the following armed robbery: At approximately 6:00AM May 26, 2007 Wilkes pulled a gun and robbed a cell phone from a man on his way to work. Police respond and arrest Wilkes near the scene and recover the victim’s cell phone and the handgun. The handgun is tested and is linked to the May 5, 2007 murder of Adrian Beasley, 23.
Wilkes pled guilty to second-degree murder in connection to the May 5, 2007 shooting death of Beasley, who was found shot to death in the 1300 block of Herkimer Street.
Wilkes pled guilty to second-degree murder in connection to the April 18, 2007 shooting death of Johnny A. James, 25. James was found shot to death in the 300 block of S. Bentalou St.
Wilkes pled guilty to second-degree murder in connection to the May 15, 2007 shooting death of Deandre Salmond. Salmond was found shot to death in the 500 block of S. Smallwood St.
Following the court proceedings of Wilkes, his first-cousin Anthony White, 24, of the 200 block of S. Smallwood St. pled guilty to second-degree murder.
White pled guilty to second-degree murder in connection to the May 15, 2007 shooting death of Deandre Salmond. Salmond was found shot to death in the 500 block of S. Smallwood St.
Judge Prevas scheduled sentencing for December 12, 2008 at which time White faces a prison term of 50 years suspend all but 25 years.
Murder charges are pending against Antonio White. Those proceedings continue before Judge Prevas.
Assistant State’s Attorney Lisa Phelps prosecuted this case.
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5 comments:
I suppose this guys stands out like a sore thumb.
Since when does two or three MURDERS get a man 25 years in jail? If his victims were white he'd be looking at natural life!
What the fuck is up with suspended sentences? I mean I can see suspending time after sentencing if the guy turns states evidence or something, but handing out 50 years sentences with 49 years suspended is stupid even for Baltimore City.
it doesn't say the race of the dudes or their victims.
"If his victims were white he'd be looking at natural life!"
That must explain the brutal sentences that Zach Sowers' attackers got :rolleyes:
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