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Man sentenced to life in prison after killing girlfriend's daughter

A Windsor Mill man was sentenced to life in prison after shooting and killing his girlfriend’s 12-year-old daughter last summer in East Baltimore. Court records show Omar Passmore, who turned 29 earlier this month, pleaded guilty Tuesday to first-degree murder and a firearm offense.

Baltimore Man Sentenced to Life for 2023 Cherry Hill Murder

The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General announced the sentencing of Baltimore man Parris Harris, 20, for the first-degree murder of Desmond Gardner on Jan 26, 2023. Gardner, 27, was murdered while on his way to visit his young daughter during his lunch break from work. Harris was convicted following a three-day jury trial that concluded July 12, 2024.

Defendant to Serve 10 Years For Firearm Violations

Eaddy was found guilty of all charges but first-degree murder and firearm use on March 14. During the proceedings, the prosecution recommended a harsher sentence of 50 years, citing Eaddy’s prior repeated offenses pertaining to drugs and firearm possession.