Convicted murdered gets 16 life sentences

Young, 20, will not have a chance for parole.

A jury in September recommended life in prison without parole for Young.

Young wasn't alleged to be the shooter who stood over the four duct-taped victims and fired bullets into their heads on Aug. 14, 1998. Those killed were Tracey Gorringe, 20, Jeffrey Biddle, 19, Matthew Mowen, 19, and Peter Talamantez, 17.

Another defendant in the case, 19-year-old Sikia Smith, has already been sentenced to life in prison. A third man, 19-year-old Donte Johnson, is set to stand trial on Jan. 10.

Young confessed to police but said his role was limited to guarding the victims while two others ransacked the house in search of what was believed to be $6,000 in cash and a stash of drugs. Only about $200 and a few pills were found, according to Young's confession.

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