Thirty Years in Prison for Murder of Owen Tucker

Earlier today, a man was sentenced to thirty years in prison for the 2022 execution of Owen Tucker. He is forty-year-old Jerome Crawford who was charged for shooting his employer, on November twenty-second, 2022, in front of his coworkers. Owen Tucker was a Belizean American national and the owner of Croc Land eco-park. Initially, Crawford was handed a twenty-five-year sentence, an additional five years were added due to several aggravating factors. Having served two years, Crawford will spend twenty-eight years behind bars. Justice Derick Sylvester noted that Crawford was of mature age at the time of the crime, showed no sign of psychological issues and displays no signs of remorse. Tucker’s, sister-in-law Marina Tucker, says that now that justice has been served, the family can finally seek closure.

 

Marina Tucker, Sister-in-law of Deceased

“Today’s sentencing is a step toward justice for my brother in law and the family. When those sentencing can bring back Owen, the family is relieved that the court has acknowledged  the significance, the impact of this crime. I can say. Yes, thirty years. Although  a little bit more would have been a little bit pleasing for the family. During the loss that we are suffering. But at the same time, the family would like to express its gratitude to  those who have walked this painful journey with us. Thanks to  the law enforcement officer, the legal team and the community. I believe after today’s sentence, the For me, no longer have this hanging over our head, and we can now go on with our lives.”