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A state appeals court upheld the convictions of two individuals in the 2016 murder of Jacksonville toddler Aiden McClendon.
The 22-month-old was buckled in a car seat in his mother’s car when he was caught in retaliatory crossfire in an ongoing gang war.
Kquame Richardson, who was 17-years-old at the time, and Henry Hayes, who was 16-years-old, were attempting to kill the child’s 19-year-old cousin, who was in a rival gang.
Today’s decision by the First District Court of Appeal upheld the pair's convictions and life sentences.
Because of their age, they will receive a review of their sentences after 25 years.