New Hampshire v Brandon Castiglione
Luis Garcia was a pastor at the church attended by Brandon Castiglione. He was working for Castiglione's family, helping to paint bedrooms, when he and Brandon Castiglione got into a heated debate over some religious topic. The pastor was shot once through the neck and died on the scene, and Brandon was charged with the crime. ​​
Case Details
Case #: 218-2019-CR-1132
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Victim(s):
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​Luis Garcia, 64
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Charge(s): ​
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2nd degree murder, knowingly causing the death of the victim
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murder acting recklessly with extreme indifference to human life
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Where:
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Rockingham County, NH
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Londonderry, New Hampshire
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When:
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Event Date: October 1, 2019
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Arrest Date: October 2, 2019
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Trial dates: 5/9/2023 -5/13/2023
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​​​Verdict: 5/15/2023
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-guilty of both counts
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Sentence: August 25, 2023
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-42 years to life, eligible for parole when he is 64 years old, same age as his victim was at the time he died
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