Saturday, August 21, 2010

Macon, GA: Macon man sentenced following girlfriend's death

Associated Press - August 20, 2010 5:24 PM ET

MACON, Ga. (AP) - A 28-year-old Macon man will spend life in prison for his role in the December 2008 murder of his pregnant mistress.

A Bibb County jury found Melvin Washington Jr. guilty of murder in the death of 24-year-old Tanisha Hardman. He also was convicted of possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.

Prosecutor Elizabeth Bobbitt says he won't be eligible for parole for 30 years.

A man rummaging through trash found Hardman's body. Police said it appeared Hardman died of a gunshot to the head.

Information from: The Macon Telegraph, http://www.macontelegraph.com

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