Tony Earls Sentencing Phase Begins for Manslaughter Conviction in Arlene Alvarez's Death

Manslaughter Conviction

• 🎯 Tony Earls has been found guilty of manslaughter in the death of 9-year-old Arlene Alvarez.
• 💡 The jury reached their verdict, finding Earls guilty of manslaughter, in approximately one hour, indicating a strong presentation of the state's case.
• ⚠️ Earls opened fire on a family's truck, mistakenly believing it belonged to an individual who had just robbed him and his wife at an ATM.

Sentencing and Potential Penalties

• ⚖️ The sentencing phase for Tony Earls is set to begin, with potential penalties including up to 20 years in prison.
• 💔 Arlene Alvarez, a nine-year-old girl, tragically lost her life as a result of Earls' reckless actions.
• 🗣️ The Alvarez family, represented by Andy Khan of Crimestoppers, expressed that Earls' actions were reckless and indiscriminate firing of rounds.

Trial Recap and Future Coverage

• 📺 A full recap of the verdict and expectations for the sentencing phase will be provided.
• 💻 The sentencing phase will be streamed live on KOU1 Plus starting at 9:00 AM.