Man Convicted of 2007 Pennsylvania 'Gangland Hit' Triple Murder
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Jurors in eastern Pennsylvania have convicted a man of a triple murder that authorities called a "gangland hit."
The Northampton County panel deliberated for a little more than three hours Monday before convicting 22-year-old Ali Elijah Davis of Freemansburg of first-degree murder in the November 2007 deaths of 19-year-old Aleah Hamlin, 23-year-old Chanel Armour and 21-year-old Alphe Rene.
Authorities say Rene was targeted in retaliation for earlier killings in New Jersey.
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Jurors return Tuesday to consider whether Davis should be sentenced to death or to life in prison.
In closing arguments Monday, defense attorney Brian Monahan said Davis is a "patsy" who wasn't involved in the shootings.
Another defendant, 33-year-old Lewis Gray of East Orange, N.J., is being tried separately.