Michigan man sentenced to 30 years for killing his groomsman on wedding day
Summary
A Michigan man, James Shirah, was sentenced to at least 30 years in prison for killing his friend and groomsman, Terry Taylor Jr., by running him over with an SUV during an argument on Shirah’s wedding day. Shirah pleaded no contest to second-degree murder and related charges, and his bride faces sentencing for helping cover up the crime.Key Facts
- James Shirah, 24, from Flint, Michigan, was sentenced for killing his groomsman Terry Taylor Jr., 29.
- The incident happened on August 30, 2024, right after Shirah’s wedding celebrations.
- Shirah hit Taylor with his SUV during an argument and fled the scene, reporting the incident to police only the next day.
- Shirah pleaded no contest to three felony charges including second-degree murder.
- The judge said Shirah is a “killer” but not a criminal in character.
- Shirah said he did not intend to kill Taylor and expressed remorse.
- Taylor was taken to a hospital but was pronounced dead.
- Shirah’s bride, Savanah Collier, 23, pled no contest to being an accessory and will be sentenced later.
- Taylor is survived by four children and his fiancée.
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