Fresno, California Killer Says 'I'd Do It a Million Times' During Sentencing
Murphy pleaded no contest to voluntary manslaughter and got no probation after the judge said he should think about the victim for 32 years.
- On Thursday, Damien Murphy was sentenced to 32 years in state prison for the October 2023 shooting death of William Carney in Central Fresno.
- In September, Murphy pleaded no contest to voluntary manslaughter, avoiding a first-degree murder conviction. The victim left behind five children and was less than a month shy of his 40th birthday.
- More than a dozen friends and family members attended the hearing. Carney's daughter, Essence, said, "It was like all my dreams died at once," while childhood friend Adam stated, "I can't hate you because I know you're suffering more than he is."
- Offering no remorse, Murphy claimed, "I would apologize, but I'm not going to apologize for protecting my family." The judge responded, telling him to "hope you change your mind and have some remorse for your actions."
- Murphy was denied any chance at probation and ordered to return to court in December for a restitution hearing, marking the conclusion of a three-year case for the victim's family.
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Damien Murphy was sentenced to 32 years in prison for the 2023 shooting death of William Carney in Fresno, but refused to show remorse, claiming he would do it again to protect his family. In the courtroom, Carney's 16-year-old daughter and other relatives testified about their grief, while the judge directed harsh words at the killer.
He shook American public opinion Damien Murphy, sentenced to 32 years in prison for the murder of William Carney, when he told in court the family members of the victim not to feel any repentance and to be ready to do it again. It happened Thursday, November 12 in Fresno, California, during the court hearing. The news of the hearing is [...] The article I would apologize, but I will not apologize for having protected my family. I would admit it …
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Damien Murphy was sentenced to 32 years in state prison Thursday as he faced William Carney's family one last time in Fresno, CA.
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