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Sentencing of Martavius Lamone Green for Cousin's Murder
A significant legal decision took place today as a judge officially sentenced 19-year-old Martavius Lamone Green to 35 years in prison. This sentence comes in light of Green's admission to the brutal killing of his own cousin, which occurred in Des Moines last fall.
Details of the Crime
According to reports from the Polk County Attorney’s office, Green pleaded guilty to both manslaughter and first-degree murder last September, a clear indication of the severity of his actions. The murder took place at a residence near South Union Street and East Park Avenue on the South side of Des Moines, where Green admitted to taking the life of Tariq Reynolds, his cousin.