Man Sentenced to Life Without Parole in Stomping Death of a Teen
Hailey Hurowitz
September 28, 2012
In Douglasville, Ga., a Douglas County judge has sentenced Tracen Franklin to life in prison without any possibility of parole because he beat a teen during a house party to death. The 20-year-old man was convicted earlier this month in the 2010 stomping death of Bobby Tillman at a Douglasville party. Tillman didn't know his attacker and was standing with friends when four guys lashed out at him. Franklin made the most serious injuries, stomping until Tilman's heart tore open. Apparently, Franklin was frustrated that night about his status on his high school football team. A hung jury was declared last Friday after talking and going over this case for four days on the issue of if Franklin should face the death penalty for the murder. This left the judge the options to sentence him to life in prison with or without parole. On Friday, Franklin asked for mercy. Tillman's mother, Monique Rivarde, said the apology was long overdue and too late. The judge declined Franklin's plea and sentenced him to life without parole. Franklin is one of four who were charged in Tillman's murder. One person has already pleaded guilty and is serving life with parole. The two others still face charges.
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