BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – A Birmingham man has been sentenced for two brazen carjackings, announced U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Nashville Field Division Acting Special Agent in Charge Jason Stankiewicz.
U.S. District Court Judge Anna Manasco sentenced Christon John Wayman, 21, to 68 months in prison. In November 2024, Wayman pleaded guilty to two counts of carjacking.
According to the plea agreement, Wayman committed carjackings at two different locations in Birmingham. The carjackings occurred in September and October 2023. Wayman selected his victims from a dating application and used a firearm during at least one of the carjackings.
The ATF investigated the case along with the Birmingham Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Brittney L. Plyler prosecuted the case.
Wayman’s actions sent shockwaves through the community, leaving many wondering how someone so young could resort to such drastic measures.
Despite the severity of the crime, some are calling for harsher penalties for carjackers, citing the long-term impact on victims and their families.
A spokesperson for the ATF said the agency would continue to work closely with local law enforcement to crack down on carjackings and keep the community safe.
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Key Facts
- State: Alabama
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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