Louis Ray Woods III was sentenced to 19 years to life for second-degree murder of Brian Antonio Marquis Moore, following a fight at a bar. Woods claimed self-defense, but the jury disagreed. At the sentencing, Moore's family members spoke passionately, sharing their grief and memories of Moore, emphasizing that he was more than just a victim of a tragic event. They condemned the shooting and highlighted how the incident has impacted their lives, painting a picture of Moore as a loving family member.
Before he was sentenced in late January, Woods heard from family members of the man he murdered. Moore's mother, Barbara Smith, recounted how she had to watch in silence as her son's conduct was picked apart during trial.
Moore's sister, Leshunay Daniels, said in court that I never imagined the most liveliest person I knew would be gone. My brother would have wanted nothing more than to see everyone return home to their respective families that night.
Several other family members spoke on Moore's behalf, some memorializing him, others condemning the shooting and the sucker punch in the bar that led up to it, according to a transcript of the hearing.
Woods argued at his November 2024 trial he killed Brian Antonio Marquis Moore in self-defense based on the perception of looming danger, but jurors didn't buy it.
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