VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — A 34-year-old man was sentenced to 25 years in prison for killing his ex-girlfriend’s new boyfriend.
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Jamel Isaiah Thorogood of Virginia Beach plead guilty to charges of first degree murder, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and possession of a firearm by a nonviolent felon within 10 years.
Court documents show that on Aug. 17, 2021, Thorogood began repeatedly calling and texting is ex-girlfriend because he was upset about her new relationship with Marquise Alston.
After making a series of threats, Thorogood went to the the apartment on Elm Court Grove where his ex-girlfriend and Alston lived.
His ex-girlfriend wasn’t home, however Alston was there with the children, including a child that Thorogood has with his ex-girlfriend.
Just before 6:30 p.m., Thorogood walked into the apartment and found Alston lying in bed. Thorogood shot Alston five times in the neck and arms, killing him.