BARRY COUNTY, Mich. — A Calhoun County man was found guilty Monday of first-degree murder for the 2024 homicide of a 79-year-old man.
Brady Allen West was convicted on all counts filed against him after a trial lasting six days.
West was charged in May 2024 for the murder of 79-year-old Jimmy L. Sykes of Battle Creek.
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West’s convictions and penalties are as follows:
- Count 1- First Degree Premeditated and Felony Murder: A felony carrying a penalty of Life in prison without Parole (MCL 750.316)
- Count 2- Conspiracy to Commit First Degree Premeditated Murder: A Felony carrying a penalty of Life in prison without parole (750.157a) (750.316)
- Count 3- Armed Robbery: A Felony carrying a maximum penalty of Life or any term of years (MCL 750.529)
West is also a third habitual offender, a sentence enhancement filed with the Felony Information…