Nationwide — Valerie Ross, the mom of convicted killer Demetrice Ross, broke down in court docket and scolded the jury after her son was sentenced to life in jail for the 2022 homicide of Thomas Arnold. She insists he’s harmless and plans to attraction.In accordance with the New York Post, Demetrice and one other man, Brandon Williams, have been each discovered responsible on 15 expenses associated to Arnold’s capturing demise on the Atlanta BeltLine. The decision got here after a four-day trial and 7 hours of jury deliberation.
On the evening of February 26, 2022, Arnold, 60, was strolling dwelling to the Poncey-Highland neighborhood after spending the night with pals. Across the similar time, surveillance footage captured Ross and Williams following a lady and making undesirable advances on the BeltLine.
Police consider Williams pulled the set off throughout a botched theft try. A witness testified that Williams admitted to killing Arnold, allegedly saying, “Can’t go away no witnesses as a result of, no face, no case.”
Arnold was discovered lifeless the following morning with a number of gunshot wounds. The investigation gained traction after safety footage was launched. Williams was arrested two weeks later, and U.S. Marshals arrested Ross per week after that.
Each males acquired life sentences with out parole. Choose Craig Schwall described the crime as “merciless” and “evil” and mentioned their “repugnant and wicked conduct” left the court docket with no different choice.
However Valerie Ross believes the jury reached its resolution too shortly and didn’t take sufficient time to think about the proof. In court docket, she declared, “My son, Demetrice Ross, is harmless,” and mentioned she would problem the ruling.
The case shocked the town, not just for the character of the killing but additionally for the mom’s emotional response. Valerie Ross says her combat for justice is simply starting.
