Two Sentenced for Multiple Murders

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Judge John Durkin handed down lengthy sentences in the cases of two men convicted May 6 as enforcers for an East Side drug trafficking organization. Michael Austin, 22, who was found guilty of three counts of aggravated murder and one count of murder, all with firearm specifications and also a charge of engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity, was sentenced to life with no parole. Hakeem Henderson, 24, found guilty of two counts of aggravated murder with firearm specifications and firearm specifications. Jurors acquitted him of the other two counts of aggravated murder. His sentence is about to be handed down, received a sentence of 36-years-to-life in prison

ROBERT K YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Victims statements... are read as Hakeem and Austin listen..Sentencing of Michael Austin and Hakeem Henderson.The Honorable Judge John DurkinÕs courtroom, Mahoning County Common Pleas Cour.Austin was convicted of four counts of murder; Henderson was convicted of two counts of murder... .--30-

ROBERT K YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Victims statements... are read as Hakeem and Austin listen..Sentencing of Michael Austin and Hakeem Henderson.The Honorable Judge John DurkinÕs courtroom, Mahoning County Common Pleas Cour.Austin was convicted of four counts of murder; Henderson was convicted of two counts of murder... .--30-

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  • May 11, 2016 12:31 p.m.

ROBERT K YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Judge Durkin pronounces sentence.. ..Sentencing of Michael Austin and Hakeem Henderson.The Honorable Judge John DurkinÕs courtroom, Mahoning County Common Pleas Cour.Austin was convicted of four counts of murder; Henderson was convicted of two counts of murder... .--30-

ROBERT K YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Judge Durkin pronounces sentence.. ..Sentencing of Michael Austin and Hakeem Henderson.The Honorable Judge John DurkinÕs courtroom, Mahoning County Common Pleas Cour.Austin was convicted of four counts of murder; Henderson was convicted of two counts of murder... .--30-

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  • May 11, 2016 12:55 p.m.

ROBERT K YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Austin smiles as he is led away...Sentencing of Michael Austin and Hakeem Henderson.The Honorable Judge John DurkinÕs courtroom, Mahoning County Common Pleas Cour.Austin was convicted of four counts of murder; Henderson was convicted of two counts of murder... .--30-

ROBERT K YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Austin smiles as he is led away...Sentencing of Michael Austin and Hakeem Henderson.The Honorable Judge John DurkinÕs courtroom, Mahoning County Common Pleas Cour.Austin was convicted of four counts of murder; Henderson was convicted of two counts of murder... .--30-

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  • May 11, 2016 1 p.m.

ROBERT K YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Hakeem smiles as he is lead away..Sentencing of Michael Austin and Hakeem Henderson.The Honorable Judge John DurkinÕs courtroom, Mahoning County Common Pleas Cour.Austin was convicted of four counts of murder; Henderson was convicted of two counts of murder... .--30-

ROBERT K YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Hakeem smiles as he is lead away..Sentencing of Michael Austin and Hakeem Henderson.The Honorable Judge John DurkinÕs courtroom, Mahoning County Common Pleas Cour.Austin was convicted of four counts of murder; Henderson was convicted of two counts of murder... .--30-

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  • May 11, 2016 12:59 p.m.

ROBERT K YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Marty Desmond assitant prosecutor .. makes a simple but poignant statement saying they are the worst of the worst..Sentencing of Michael Austin and Hakeem Henderson.The Honorable Judge John DurkinÕs courtroom, Mahoning County Common Pleas Cour.Austin was convicted of four counts of murder; Henderson was convicted of two counts of murder... .--30-

ROBERT K YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Marty Desmond assitant prosecutor .. makes a simple but poignant statement saying they are the worst of the worst..Sentencing of Michael Austin and Hakeem Henderson.The Honorable Judge John DurkinÕs courtroom, Mahoning County Common Pleas Cour.Austin was convicted of four counts of murder; Henderson was convicted …

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  • May 11, 2016 12:41 p.m.

ROBERT K YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Austin sits and stares as family gives vicitm statements ..Sentencing of Michael Austin and Hakeem Henderson.The Honorable Judge John DurkinÕs courtroom, Mahoning County Common Pleas Cour.Austin was convicted of four counts of murder; Henderson was convicted of two counts of murder... .--30-

ROBERT K YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Austin sits and stares as family gives vicitm statements ..Sentencing of Michael Austin and Hakeem Henderson.The Honorable Judge John DurkinÕs courtroom, Mahoning County Common Pleas Cour.Austin was convicted of four counts of murder; Henderson was convicted of two counts of murder... .--30-

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  • May 11, 2016 12:27 p.m.

ROBERT K YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Michael Austin stares at the victims statements are read..Sentencing of Michael Austin and Hakeem Henderson.The Honorable Judge John DurkinÕs courtroom, Mahoning County Common Pleas Cour.Austin was convicted of four counts of murder; Henderson was convicted of two counts of murder... .--30-

ROBERT K YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Michael Austin stares at the victims statements are read..Sentencing of Michael Austin and Hakeem Henderson.The Honorable Judge John DurkinÕs courtroom, Mahoning County Common Pleas Cour.Austin was convicted of four counts of murder; Henderson was convicted of two counts of murder... .--30-

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  • May 11, 2016 12:31 p.m.

ROBERT K YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Hakeem as the judge pronounces sentence..Sentencing of Michael Austin and Hakeem Henderson.The Honorable Judge John DurkinÕs courtroom, Mahoning County Common Pleas Cour.Austin was convicted of four counts of murder; Henderson was convicted of two counts of murder... .--30-

ROBERT K YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Hakeem as the judge pronounces sentence..Sentencing of Michael Austin and Hakeem Henderson.The Honorable Judge John DurkinÕs courtroom, Mahoning County Common Pleas Cour.Austin was convicted of four counts of murder; Henderson was convicted of two counts of murder... .--30-

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  • May 11, 2016 12:58 p.m.

ROBERT K YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Hakeem stares at the ceiling - as Austin - is in front of the judge..Sentencing of Michael Austin and Hakeem Henderson.The Honorable Judge John DurkinÕs courtroom, Mahoning County Common Pleas Cour.Austin was convicted of four counts of murder; Henderson was convicted of two counts of murder... .--30-

ROBERT K YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Hakeem stares at the ceiling - as Austin - is in front of the judge..Sentencing of Michael Austin and Hakeem Henderson.The Honorable Judge John DurkinÕs courtroom, Mahoning County Common Pleas Cour.Austin was convicted of four counts of murder; Henderson was convicted of two counts of …

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  • May 11, 2016 12:30 p.m.

ROBERT K YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Michael Austin reads his statement ....... ..Sentencing of Michael Austin and Hakeem Henderson.The Honorable Judge John DurkinÕs courtroom, Mahoning County Common Pleas Cour.Austin was convicted of four counts of murder; Henderson was convicted of two counts of murder... .--30-

ROBERT K YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Michael Austin reads his statement ....... ..Sentencing of Michael Austin and Hakeem Henderson.The Honorable Judge John DurkinÕs courtroom, Mahoning County Common Pleas Cour.Austin was convicted of four counts of murder; Henderson was convicted of two counts of murder... .--30-

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  • May 11, 2016 12:44 p.m.

ROBERT K YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Judge Durkin pronounces sentence.. ..Sentencing of Michael Austin and Hakeem Henderson.The Honorable Judge John DurkinÕs courtroom, Mahoning County Common Pleas Cour.Austin was convicted of four counts of murder; Henderson was convicted of two counts of murder... .--30-

ROBERT K YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Judge Durkin pronounces sentence.. ..Sentencing of Michael Austin and Hakeem Henderson.The Honorable Judge John DurkinÕs courtroom, Mahoning County Common Pleas Cour.Austin was convicted of four counts of murder; Henderson was convicted of two counts of murder... .--30-

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  • May 11, 2016 12:46 p.m.

ROBERT K YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Victims statements... are read as Hakeem and Austin listen..Sentencing of Michael Austin and Hakeem Henderson.The Honorable Judge John DurkinÕs courtroom, Mahoning County Common Pleas Cour.Austin was convicted of four counts of murder; Henderson was convicted of two counts of murder... .--30-

ROBERT K YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Victims statements... are read as Hakeem and Austin listen..Sentencing of Michael Austin and Hakeem Henderson.The Honorable Judge John DurkinÕs courtroom, Mahoning County Common Pleas Cour.Austin was convicted of four counts of murder; Henderson was convicted of two counts of murder... .--30-

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  • May 11, 2016 12:40 p.m.

ROBERT K YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Hakeem and Austin laugh before sentencing..Sentencing of Michael Austin and Hakeem Henderson.The Honorable Judge John DurkinÕs courtroom, Mahoning County Common Pleas Cour.Austin was convicted of four counts of murder; Henderson was convicted of two counts of murder... .--30-

ROBERT K YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Hakeem and Austin laugh before sentencing..Sentencing of Michael Austin and Hakeem Henderson.The Honorable Judge John DurkinÕs courtroom, Mahoning County Common Pleas Cour.Austin was convicted of four counts of murder; Henderson was convicted of two counts of murder... .--30-

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  • May 11, 2016 12:10 p.m.

ROBERT K YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Michael Austin listens to the judge ..Sentencing of Michael Austin and Hakeem Henderson.The Honorable Judge John DurkinÕs courtroom, Mahoning County Common Pleas Cour.Austin was convicted of four counts of murder; Henderson was convicted of two counts of murder... .--30-

ROBERT K YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Michael Austin listens to the judge ..Sentencing of Michael Austin and Hakeem Henderson.The Honorable Judge John DurkinÕs courtroom, Mahoning County Common Pleas Cour.Austin was convicted of four counts of murder; Henderson was convicted of two counts of murder... .--30-

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  • May 11, 2016 12:48 p.m.

ROBERT K YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Judge Durkin listening to the victim statements ..Sentencing of Michael Austin and Hakeem Henderson.The Honorable Judge John DurkinÕs courtroom, Mahoning County Common Pleas Cour.Austin was convicted of four counts of murder; Henderson was convicted of two counts of murder... .--30-

ROBERT K YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Judge Durkin listening to the victim statements ..Sentencing of Michael Austin and Hakeem Henderson.The Honorable Judge John DurkinÕs courtroom, Mahoning County Common Pleas Cour.Austin was convicted of four counts of murder; Henderson was convicted of two counts of murder... .--30-

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  • May 11, 2016 12:40 p.m.