William Hines sentenced for 'path of destruction'

Arizona man sentenced to 17 years for manslaughter

(KYMA, KECY) - A suspect in the Preston Lord case was sentenced to 17 years in prison Friday for multiple crimes. William Owen Hines was originally charged with murder and kidnapping. The judge sentenced him to 12 years in prison for manslaughter in Lord's death plus five years for an unrelated aggravated assault case, making it a total of 17 years. Lord was attacked and beaten while leaving a Halloween party in 2023. Seven suspects, including H…

William Hines sentenced for 'path of destruction'

Multiple family members that were affected by the path of destruction of William Owen Hines, as described by the state in court paperwork, spoke at his sentencing hearing. FOX 10's Kenzie Beach has more.

Goon Sentenced For Preston Lord Homicide

A "Gilbert Goon," William Hines, has been sentenced for his part in the deadly beating of 16-year-old Preston Lord. Hines, age 19, pled guilty to manslaughter and will serve 12 years in prison. He is the first of Preston’s teenaged attackers to be sentenced. Preston was attending a weekend Halloween party in Queen Creek in...