Man sentenced for two Lexington murders
A jury found Antonio Gaskin guilty on two counts of murder for killing Sharmaine Carter and Marquis Harris in 2019.
Published: Jan. 19, 2023 at 12:16 PM EST
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A man convicted of two Lexington murders has learned his sentence.
Antonio Gaskin received two life sentences Thursday, one for each count of murder.
A jury found Gaskin guilty of killing Sharmain Carter and Marquis Harris.
His defense accused prosecutors of withholding evidence and asked for a new trial.
A judge recently rejected the request.
Gaskin will be eligible for parole in 20 years.
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