A convicted murderer has been brought to justice eight years after the death of his pregnant girlfriend and their unborn child in Algiers. On Tuesday, Jermaine Brisco, 31, was found guilty of second-degree murder, first-degree feticide, obstruction of justice, and cruelty to a juvenile, according to
WGNO
.
The case, which has seen its fair share of courtroom drama including a mistrial and a hung jury, finally culminated in a guilty verdict against Brisco for the 2016 killing of 22-year-old Raven Veal. Veal was shot and subsequently run over three times by a car as her three-year-old child watched,
WGNO
reported. On the side of the road as he drove away, he left the unharmed toddler.
During the news conference, Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams described the violence as not just a heinous act but also “evil,” highlighting a years-long struggle for justice for Veal’s family,
NOLA.com
reported. Assistant District Attorney Adele Krieger added that “Domestic violence is a plague on our community,” underscoring the tragedy of Veal and her child’s absence and the importance of closure for the family.
Defense attorney Gregory Carter argued that no physical evidence placed Brisco at the scene, as the gun used in the murder was never found, and Brisco’s fingerprints were not on the vehicle. Despite these claims, the conviction brings a semblance of resolution to a case marked by previous judicial indecision, with Brisco now facing life in prison. Williams additionally noted that Brisco had taken out an insurance policy on Veal months before her murder,
WDSU
mentioned.
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