Chapter
Harsh Juvenile Sentencing
29:52 - 35:16 (05:23)
The documentary 'Murder to Mercy' highlights Tennessee's harsh mandatory minimums for juveniles being tried in adult court, a practice that happens more often than what is acknowledged, leading to sentences that can exceed 60 years. The documentary tells the story of Sentoya Brown, who was given a 60-year minimum sentence with no parole for 51 years for killing a man she claimed was soliciting her for sex.
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In this podcast episode, the host shares the story of Syntoya Brown, who killed a man named Johnny Allen after he took her to his house and made sexual advances towards her.
29:52 - 32:39 (02:46)
Summary
In this podcast episode, the host shares the story of Syntoya Brown, who killed a man named Johnny Allen after he took her to his house and made sexual advances towards her.
ChapterHarsh Juvenile Sentencing
EpisodeSURVIVED: Chrystul Kizer and Cyntoia Brown
PodcastCrime Junkie
The Tennessee Juvenile Sentencing Law imposes harsh mandatory minimums in the country on juveniles being tried in adult court, which happens more frequently than acknowledged.
32:39 - 35:16 (02:37)
Summary
The Tennessee Juvenile Sentencing Law imposes harsh mandatory minimums in the country on juveniles being tried in adult court, which happens more frequently than acknowledged. Prosecutors are seeking for 16-year old Sentoya Denise Brown to be transferred to adult court, which will have her convicted to a minimum of 60 years with no parole for 51 years.