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LA PLATA, MD—On Tuesday, Charles County Circuit Court Judge William R. Greer, Jr. delivered a life sentence without the possibility of parole to 35-year-old Deanthony Lamont Warrick. The Indian Head resident was found guilty in the brutal murder of Jasmine Lakesha Hicks, along with related charges.

Warrick was convicted on June 6 by a Charles County jury, and the sentence reflects the severity of the crime. Tony Covington, State’s Attorney for Charles County, expressed his satisfaction with the court’s decision, highlighting the premeditation and brutality of the crime that led to the pursuit of the maximum penalty under Maryland law.

The incident, which took place on April 12, 2023, began with a verbal altercation outside Warrick’s residence in Bryans Road, escalating to a violent attack where Ms. Hicks suffered multiple stab wounds. The attack was partially recorded on a nearby surveillance camera, capturing chilling evidence of the crime.

Additional sentences were handed down for related charges, including three years for carrying a dangerous weapon with intent to injure, one year for possession of a controlled dangerous substance, and 15 years each for possession of regulated firearms following a previous conviction of a violent crime.

The court’s decision underlines the commitment of the judicial system to hold individuals accountable for such heinous acts, with the hope of delivering justice for the victim and her family.

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