A Metro Detroit man was sentenced to life in prison after he was convicted a second time for the 2018 shooting death of his boss, according to the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office.
Jerry Motley, 39, was sentenced Thursday on first-degree premeditated murder, assault with intent to murder, felony firearm and armed with a dangerous weapon with unlawful intent in the death of Reliable Fence company owner Thomas Badke. Motley was also charged with shooting another co-worker, Angelo Micale, who survived the shooting.
Prosecutors said on Jan. 9, 2018, Motley brought a gun to his job and shot Micale twice before shooting and killing Badke. Motley left the scene and was arrested a few hours later. At the time of the shooting, police said Motley was bullied at work and was involved in a long-term dispute with Micale…