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Court upholds convictions of two men in the 2016 murder of Jacksonville toddler

A state appeals court upheld the convictions of two individuals in the 2016 murder of Jacksonville toddler Aiden McClendon.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The video above is from a previous related story.

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.

- Read Kquame Richardson's court document here.

- Read Henry Hayes's court document here. 

   

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