15-Year-Old Sentenced to 100 Years in Prison – What He Was Convicted Of

An Indiana court sentenced 15-year-old Jo'Magie Larry to 100 years in prison for murder, attempted murder, and gang participation. The crime occurred on February 2, 2025, outside a nightclub in Anderson: the gang targeted a witness, but a random passerby was killed. Larry surrendered to police on March 2. Evidence included messaging app chats. An accomplice received 125 years.

A court in the U.S. state of Indiana sentenced 15-year-old Jo'Magie Larry to 100 years in prison. At the time of the crime, he was 14. He was found guilty of murder, attempted murder, and participation in the activities of the street gang Mickey Cobra Nation (MCN). The incident occurred on February 2, 2025, near the Sonny Ray's nightclub in Anderson. The gang planned to eliminate a witness in another case, but 26-year-old Dayla Swain, a random passerby, came under crossfire. She was shot in the chest and died in the hospital. Two other women were also injured. Larry fled to Milwaukee but voluntarily surrendered to police on March 2, 2025. Key evidence included Instagram and Snapchat messages. Judge David Happe imposed 50 years for murder and 50 years for gang participation. Accomplice Rashon Samuels received 125 years. Under Indiana law, Larry can petition for a sentence review after 20 years, but this does not guarantee a reduction. The case raises discussion about the severity of American justice toward minors.