Atmore man given life sentence for second-degree murder

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SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A man from Atmore has been given a life sentence in Santa Rosa County.

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According to a news release from the Office of the State Attorney, First Judicial Circuit of Florida, Ja’Cobey James was sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of second-degree murder.

Joseph Liebe stopped at the Tom Thumb gas station in Molino while on his way home from work on June 19, 2023.

After leaving, Liebe was followed by James and two other men in a Chevrolet Tahoe. James and the other men in the car believed Liebe was carrying cash…

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