A brutal murder in St. Louis has resulted in two guilty pleas from Scott Alan Compton and Lodgy Michael Jackson, who were involved in the conspiracy that led to the death of Jamie Benson on April 22, 2011.
According to court documents, Compton and Jackson were part of a group that lured Benson from Houston to St. Louis, where they robbed and murdered him in a vehicle parked in a St. Louis alley.
Compton, 40, of Washington, MO, pleaded guilty on February 6, 2013, to one count of conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute over 500 grams of cocaine. He faces up to a maximum of 40 years imprisonment for his crime.
Jackson, 33, of Houston, TX, pleaded guilty on February 8, 2013, to two counts: conspiracy to possess a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime and discharging a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime in which death resulted. He faces a term of imprisonment of up to life for his crimes.
The United States District Court Judge Audrey G. Fleissig will determine the actual sentences, considering the United States Sentencing Guidelines, which provide recommended sentencing ranges.
Investigations into the case were led by the St. Louis Metropolitan Police, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, the United States Marshals Service, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department, and the St. Charles County Police Department.
Sentencing for both defendants has been set for May 2013.
Compton and Jackson were actively involved in luring Benson to St. Louis and setting the stage for his murder by Jackson. In the early morning hours of April 22, 2011, Jackson shot and murdered Benson inside a vehicle parked in a St. Louis alley.
The conspirators undertook significant efforts to cover-up the conspiracy and destroy evidence of the crime, but were ultimately unsuccessful.
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Key Facts
- State: Missouri
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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