Today Judge Don Davis sentenced Brianna Brinkely to Life Imprisionment for her role in the Carjacking/Murder of Anitra Pirkle on January 22, 2009. Brinkely was the second defendant to be sentenced for this Murder. Kenneth Alvira had received Life Without the Possibility of Parole and a thirty year concurrent sentence for Armed Carjacking.
The State sought a sentence of Life Without Parole, but the Court, citing the fact that there was not evidence that Brinkley actually inflicted the stab wounds herself, imposed the Life Sentence. By filing the LWOP Notice, it automatically means that Brinkley will not be eligible for parole until she serves at least 25 years of her sentence before eligibility kicks in. In addition, on any Life Sentence in Maryland the Governor's consent is required before anyone is released on parole. The State believes that the sentence imposed is a fair one.
By State's Attorney Davis Ruark, "The family of Anitra Pirkle is relieved that the second person has been sentenced for her role in the carjacking and murder of Anitra. Nothing can ever make up for the loss of Anitra, a young lady who did everything right. This senseless, random act of murder is repulsive to us all. The exceptional police work of the Wicomico Bureau of Investigation and the Maryland State Police Homicide Unit ensured that the three were captured and successfully prosecuted. I am grateful to all of the investigators involved."
The third defendant, Brittany Barkley, is scheuled for sentencing on December 1st. The State is seeking Life Without the Possibility of Parole and consecutive sentences in that case.
If ever there was a DEATH PENALTY case, this is it.
ReplyDeleteThank God! She got what she deserved. Brianna should consider herself lucky. She still has her life. Anitra's still gone and this doesn't bring her back. My heart goes out to Anitra's family.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Anon. 12:00!!
ReplyDeleteRuark has been on a role lately. He had the two pervert convictions and now this life sentence. If he keeps going like that he will surely be reelected as everyone will forget 2008
ReplyDeleteI have always believed in Davis and his work. I never had a single doubt that Davis would come back and come back strong. Way to go WBI, MSP and State's Attorney Davis Ruark!
ReplyDeleteHe's got my vote
ReplyDeleteI understand her family caused a ruckous in the court room.Should have locked their asses up to.
ReplyDeletethere goes the criminal justice system again...she should NEVER be allowed out
ReplyDeleteAfter letting his newbie blow a case as big as the landfill he had to prosecute this case himself. He still hasn't redeemed himself. These few cases of late are not enough to convince me to vote for him again. Lets get more of the scum off the street and quit working the police to death by turning the thugs right back out with those nolle prossed cases.
ReplyDeleteThe evidence was overwhelming, any prosecutor would have got the same results. Ruark has served way to long.
ReplyDeleteWhat a waste of money to clothe, feed, and house her! This piece of human garbage should be made to work the rest of her life. Her wages then to be given to the victims. I only hope that prison becomes a hell on earth for her, and the only thing she can hope for is death!
ReplyDelete12:40,
ReplyDeleteI think he has been on a "roll" lately.