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...is no sentence great enough to punish you for the conduct you have been convicted of," he said. Davidson's half brother, Letalvis Cobbins, and Cobbins' friend George Thomas are serving life sentences with no chance of parole. Cobbins' girlfriend, Vanessa Coleman,...
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Judge imposes 80 more years on torture-slaying ringleader awaiting death penaltyKnoxville News SentinelDavidson's half brother Letalvis Cobbins and their friend George Thomas are serving life sentences with no chance of parole. Cobbins' girlfriend Vanessa ...and more »
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...was executed and his body set on fire. Christian suffocated when stuffed into a garbage can. Davidson's half brother Letalvis Cobbins and their friend George Thomas are serving life sentences with no chance of parole. Cobbins' girlfriend Vanessa Coleman, convicted...
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Judge again looks to Nashville for jury pool in final torture trialThe TennesseanColeman's boyfriend, convicted killer Letalvis Cobbins, 27, was tried by a Davidson County jury last year. The outcome of his trial makes Baumgartner's ...
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Jurors to come from Nashville in Vanessa Coleman trialWVLTSo far, Letalvis Cobbins, Lemaricus Davidson and George Thomas have all been convicted of their roles in the Chipman Street killings, and are currently in ...and more »
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Criminal Court Judge Richard Baumgartner stacked 100 years to convicted killer Letalvis Cobbins' life without parole sentence in the murders and carjacking of Channon Christian and Christopher Newsom.
KNOXVILLE (AP) — A jury that convicted George Thomas of murder in the torture slayings of a young Knoxville couple sentenced him Thursday to life in prison with no parole. The jury, brought in from Hamilton County to hear the case, heard testimony from Thomas and victims' families and deliberated for only about two hours before returning its sentence. Thomas, of Lebanon, Ky., was convicted Tuesday, becoming the third defendant convicted in the carjacking and torture murders of 21-year-old Channon Christian and 23-year-old Christopher Newsom. In earlier trials, ringleader Lemaricus Davidson was sentenced to death and his brother Letalvis Cobbins, was sentenced to life without parole. Eric Boyd was convicted of being an accessory and was sentenced to 18 years in prison. Newsom's naked, bound and burned body was found near railroad tracks and Christian had been stuffed into a trash can and left to suffocate. Assistant District Attorney Takisha Fitzgerald told the jury in her opening statement that the crime centered on Christian's sport utility vehicle and the desire of Thomas and his friends to ride in it. Dillard said Thomas knew the others were going to steal a car, but "didn't know they were going to steal the people in the car."
George Thomas' trial in the murder/carjacking of Channon Christian and Chris Newsom - Day three.
Murders of Channon Christian and Christopher Newsom
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PART 1 of Deana and Chase Christian's Victim's Impact Statement in the penalty phase of Lamaricus Davidson's trial for torture murder of Deanna's daughter and Chase's sister, Channon Christian.
The gates of Tennessee's only death row prison opened wide for Lemaricus Davidson tonight, hours after a Knox County jury sentenced him to die for his role as the ringleader in the January 2007 carjacking, torture and killings of Channon Christian and Christopher Newsom. Davidson arrived at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution's Unit 2 in Nashville around 6 pm local time, said Dorinda Carter, spokeswoman for the Tennessee Department of Correction. He'll spend 23 hours per day alone in his cell every day, with just one hour of daylight in a caged yard.
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...Tim Burchett confirms that convicted killer Letalvis Cobbins will be moved from a medium security prison to maximum security prison by Monday. Burchett saw the families of Channon Christian and Chris Newsom on 10 News talking about all the calls they have...
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Prosecutor Takisha Fitzgerald delivers his final comments to the jury before deliberation.
Mary Newsom tells the jury how the killing of Chris Newsom affected her life.
Channon Christian's family react to the accusations of daughter's drug use.
The afternoon of day five of the trial of Lemaricus Davidson consisted of testimony by Dr. Darinka Mileusnic-Polchan, Knox County Medical Examiner. She testified extensively on the injuries to Chris Newsom and agreed that the scenarios presented by prosecutor Takisha Fitzgerald were consistent with the physical evidence of those injuries.
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...Cobbins has now been moved from the Charles Bass Correctional Complex to the prison in Whiteville, Tennessee, to serve his life sentence in medium security prison. That's prompted some questions as to how that decision is made. Cobbins was sent to medium...
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The January 2007 carjacking, torture, rape and slayings of Channon Christian, 21, and Christopher Newsom, 23, have left an impact on the lives of the victims' families. But these crimes also have changed the Knoxville community. People have become more vigilant about their safety, more wary of unfamiliar places and more protective of their families. The slayings of Christian and Newsom represent the typical "not in my town" crime. As a result, Knoxvillians have rallied together to show support for the families and, in that way, heal themselves. Video produced by: Erin Chapin, Talid Magdy, Jigsha Desai, Lauren Spuhler The online team at knoxnews.com has produced a video documentary exploring the impact on our community. Also, read the ongoing coverage on the murders and ensuing trials at www.knoxnews.com
After deliberating for nearly three hours on Wednesday a Davidson County jury sentenced Letalvis Cobbins to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the January 2007 carjacking, kidnapping, rape, torture and murder of Channon Christian and Chris Newsom. Cobbins is the first of four defendants to come to trial in a crime that shocked the Knoxville area two and a half years ago. Hear the families of both Christian and Newsom react to the sentence.
Hugh and Mary Newsom, parents of murder victim Chris Newsom, didn't get to tell the jury about their son. When the Davidson County jury found Letalvis Cobbins guilty of only facilitation in Newsom's death, their right to read impact statements to the jury was denied. Hear the Newsoms speak of their son Chris who was killed in January of 2007.
Three of Letalvis Cobbins' sisters and three of his cousins testified in front of the jury Wednesday regarding Cobbins' childhood. They pleaded with the jury members to have mercy on their relative and not sentence him to death. After deliberating for nearly three hours, the jury sentenced Cobbins to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Gary Christian, father of Channon Christian, shares the pain he feels after the death of his daughter. The The jury listened to the victim impact statements before deciding the sentence of life without parole for Letalvis Cobbins.
Letalvis Cobbins' sister, Misha Davidson, gave a statement in court pleading for the jury to spare Cobbins' life.
Deena Christian, mother of Channon Christian, gave a victim impact statement, to the jury before they began sentencing for Letalvis Cobbins. Cobbins was convicted of first-degree murder in the torture-slaying of Channon Christian.
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A Kentucky man was convicted Tuesday of murder in the brutal carjacking, rape and murder of a young Tennessee couple who were snatched while they were on a date in 2007. Letalvis Cobbins, 26, of Lebanon, Ky., is the first of four defendants charged with participating in the attack on Channon Christian, 21, and her boyfriend, Christopher Newsom, 23. Cobbins admitted taking part, but he denied on the stand last week that he was a killer. The jury found him guilty of multiple counts of first ...
A Kentucky man was convicted Tuesday of murder in the brutal carjacking, rape and murder of a young Tennessee couple who were snatched while they were on a date in 2007. Letalvis Cobbins, 26, of Lebanon, Ky., is the first of four defendants charged with participating in the attack on Channon Christian, 21, and her boyfriend, Christopher Newsom, 23. Cobbins admitted taking part, but he denied on the stand last week that he was a killer. The jury found him guilty of multiple counts of first ...
In day eight of the Letalvis Cobbins trial, the jury found him guilty of first-degree felony murder of Channon Christian and guilty of facilitation of first-degree felony murder of Christopher Newsom after deliberating a total of about 10 hours. Jurors will return Wednesday to begin the sentencing phase of the trial.
The beginning of jury deliberations paired with analysis by News Sentinel reporter Jamie Satterfield in the trial of Letalvis Cobbins. Cobbins is charged in the rape and torture slayings of Channon Christian and Chris Newsom, a Knoxville, Tenn. couple.
In day six of the Letalvis Cobbins trial, Cobbins took to the stand and explained his version of the events, beginning from the carjacking of Channon Christian and Chris Newsom and leading up to their deaths.
After a day and a half of deliberating, the jury found Letalvis D. Cobbins guilty Tuesday of murder in the slayings of Channon Christian and her boyfriend, Christopher Newsom, in 2007. Cobbins was found guilty of first degree murder in Christian's case. In regards to Chris Newsom, Cobbins was found guilty of facilitation of first degree felony murder, which is a lesser charge than the most severe one he faced. Cobbins was convicted of a total of 33 counts including: First degree felony ...
Closing arguments by the prosecution and defense and analysis by News Sentinel reporter Jamie Satterfield in the trial of Letalvis Cobbins. Cobbins is charged in the rape and torture slayings of Channon Christian and Chris Newsom, a Knoxville, Tenn.
get over the hate. I can't let go of the hate," Gary said. Gary cried as he told Channon he's sorry he didn't hear her pain. Next on the stand was Channon's mother, Deena, who choked back tears as she said her daughter "would not hurt a soul." Deena said what Channon and Chris endured "haunts her every second." "The last thing a parent should have to do is bury a child. There's a hole in our hearts," Deena said. ... channon christian christopher newsom knoxville murders letalvis cobbins ...
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...(WATE) -- The jury will deliberate for the second day Tuesday in the trial of Letalvis D. Cobbins. They begin at 8:00 a.m. The jurors worked all day Monday without reaching a verdict and never asking Judge Richard Baumgartner any questions. The jury is made...
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...a young Knoxville couple testified Saturday that the terrified female victim offered him sex if he would help her escape. But Letalvis Cobbins, testifying against his attorneys advice, said he was too scared of his brother and alleged ringleader Lemaricus...
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Letalvis Cobbins testified on his own behalf saying the rape of Channon Christian he has pleaded guilty to was actually a voluntary act in exchange for his help to escape. Although he said he accepted her offer, he admitted that he never helped her. Before Cobbins began, Judge Baumgartner dismissed a motion by his two attorneys to withdraw from representing him. Cobbins said Christian asked him if he could talk Lemaricus Davidson into letting her go. He told her that he would try. He said ...
Testimony from the Knox County Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Darinka Mileusnic-Polchan and analysis by News Sentinel reporter Jamie Satterfield in the trial of Letalvis Cobbins. Cobbins is charged in the rape and torture slayings of Channon Christian and Chris Newsom, a Knoxville, Tenn. couple.
Courtroom testimony and analysis by News Sentinel reporter Jamie Satterfield in the trial of Letalvis Cobbins. Cobbins is charged in the rape and torture slayings of Channon Christian and Chris Newsom, a Knoxville, Tenn. couple. Video by Talid Magdy/knoxnews.com
The state rested its case in the Letalvis Cobbins murder trial after the Knox County Medical Examiner testified about the torture and autopsies of victims Channon Christian and Christopher Newsom. Dr. Mileusnic-Polchan testified that Newsom was shot in the head, upper shoulder and lower back. The bullet to the head was his cause of death. The Medical Examiner described bruising indicating that Newsom was raped with an object, probably hours before he was killed. What was done to Newsom was ...
Courtroom testimony and analysis by News Sentinel reporter Jamie Satterfield in the trial of Letalvis Cobbins. Cobbins is charged in the rape and torture slayings of Channon Christian and Chris Newsom, a Knoxville, Tenn. couple. Video by Talid Magdy/knoxnews.com
Courtroom testimony and analysis by News Sentinel reporter Jamie Satterfield in the trial of Letalvis Cobbins. Cobbins is charged in the torture slayings of Channon Christian and Chris Newsom, a Knoxville, Tenn. couple. Video by Talid Magdy/knoxnews.com
Courtroom testimony and analysis on the trial of Letalvis Cobbins in the rape, torture and slayings of Channon Christian and Chris Newsom in Knoxville, Tenn. Video by Talid Magdy/knoxnews.com
Courtroom testimony and analysis on the trial of Letalvis Cobbins in the torture slayings of Channon Christian and Chris Newsom in Knoxville, Tenn. Video by Talid Magdy/knoxnews.com
The prosecution's expert witness testified DNA from fluid samples taken from Cobbins matched those found on Channon Christian's clothes and body as well as the fabric used to bind her. Hugh Newsom talked about what he thinks of Cobbins. "I think he's a murderer as the law is written. He may not have been the trigger person that killed Chris, but I suspect he helped put Channon in that waste can."
Between crying and yelling, Letalvis Cobbins was heard on tape Wednesday first telling investigators he had nothing to do with the carjacking, rapes and murders of Channon Christian and Christopher Newsom in 2007. Cobbins often cried, sometimes spoke with a breaking voice and even let out a few high pitched screams. At times, he was impossible to understand. His own attorney said later Cobbins was "crying like a little girl."
A fingerprint expert with the Knoxville Police Department testified Tuesday on the big break in the case against Letalvis Cobbins and three others, prints that matched theirs. However, it was defense attorney Scott Green who pointed out that after investigators had recovered Newsom's body, Christian's stolen SUV and identified the suspects, it took another day to find Christian's body. Cobbins is the first to be tried for the carjacking, rapes and murders of Channon Christian and Christopher ...
On January 6, 2007, in Knoxville, Tennessee, the lives of Channon Christian and Christopher Newsom and their families were forever changed. Channon and Christopher had been dating two months. They were out on a date and had dinner. Channon called her mother and informed her mother that she was going to a friends house with Christopher to watch a movie. At some point during the night Channon and Christopher were car-jacked, bound, blindfolded and kidnapped. They were taken to the apartment of ...
Defense attorney Scott Green told jurors Monday morning Letalvis Cobbins was "a coward" who failed to stop the carjacking, rapes and murders of Channon Christian and Christopher Newsom in 2007. "Cobbins is guilty of rape, make no bones about it. But he's not guilty of murder," Green said in his opening statement in the trial of Cobbins, the first of four suspects accused in the double murder. The three other suspects charged in the couple's killings are Lemaricus Duvall Davidson (Cobbins ...
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