Claudia Banton, aged 46, has been sentenced to 23 years to life for the murder of her friend Delia Johnson, 42, executed in a public setting. The crime occurred after a funeral service during a candle-lighting ceremony on August 4, 2021. Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez reported that Banton shot Johnson from behind, striking her at least five times. The incident underscores the tragic escalation of personal conflicts in public spaces, leading to irreversible consequences for both the victim's and perpetrator's families.
Claudia Banton was sentenced to 23 years to life for the execution-style murder of her childhood friend, Delia Johnson, following a funeral-related event.
Banton shot Johnson at least five times from behind during a candle-lighting ceremony on August 4, 2021, highlighting the violence that erupted from a personal feud.
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