LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A now-71-year-old man who killed his 96-year-old father will serve at the very least six years in jail after killing him throughout an argument about bald males.
In July 2020, Oris Jones killed Richard Jones within the dwelling they shared close to Tropicana Avenue and Durango Drive within the southwest valley.
Richard Jones suffered a number of contusions to his head and cuts on his left ear throughout a combat, police stated on the time of his son’s arrest. Oris Jones advised police he was watching a present that includes comic Steve Harvey when he bought “riled up” after his father started talking badly about Harvey and bald males.
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Oris Jones pleaded responsible however mentally ailing to a cost of voluntary manslaughter with an enhancement since his father was above the age of 60. The plea deal stipulated a sentence of six to fifteen years.
On Thursday, Clark County District Court docket Decide Tierra Jones sentenced him to that sentence. He declined to talk in the course of the sentencing when Jones requested him if he had something to say.
Oris Jones’ legal professional added he hoped his shopper would proceed his psychological well being remedy in jail. Beneath Nevada regulation, protection attorneys should show their shopper is mentally ailing when pleading responsible to the stipulation. The language means a choose might add psychological well being remedy as a part of sentencing.
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