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Monday, November 5, 2012

'Craigslist Killing' Sentencing for Brogan Rafferty Rescheduled

The Stow teen was originally scheduled to be sentenced Monday morning after a jury found him guilty of several charges, including aggravated murder, last week.

After waiting a little more than an hour in Judge Lynne Callahan's courtroom Monday morning, the sentencing for Brogan Rafferty was delayed until Friday at 1:30 p.m. Rafferty was found guilty by a 12-person jury last week of nine counts of aggravated murder and more for his involvement in the death of three and injuring a fourth after the men were lured to a farm in Noble County with a bogus job ad on Craigslist.  Rafferty's attorney, John Alexander, said he could not comment further Monday morning.  The 17-year-old former Stow-Munroe Falls High School student faces life in prison without chance of parole if convicted of aggravated murder in the shooting deaths of the men last year. Rafferty will not face the death penalty because he is a …

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

'Craigslist Killing' Update: Jury Selection Began Tuesday Morning

Stow teen Brogan Rafferty is suspected of helping his mentor, 53-year-old Richard Beasley of Akron, lure victims with bogus job offers on Craigslist.

Jury selection began Tuesday morning at Summit County Court of Common Pleas for the adult trial of Brogan Rafferty, the now 17-year-old who is facing felony murder charges.  Three men were killed last year in Noble County and Summit County, after responding to what authorities said were bogus online job postings. The men who died were identified as: Scott Davis of South Carolina escaped after being shot in the arm by hiding in woods until it got dark. He has been subpoenaed to testify at Rafferty's trial. Jury selection is expected to last several days and the trial will go on throughout October.  Rafferty will not face execution because he is a juvenile. If convicted, he could face life in prison. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty…

Sfc David Sollberger

10:55 pm on Thursday, October 25, 2012

This 17 year old commited murder. Lets use him for an example and allow the death penalty for juveniles. I bet it would change some views about doing crimes if you were charged as an adult. I know 17 year old kids that go to basic training in the Army and they would give there life for you that protect these monsters.   more ›

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