Johnny T. Moore, who was found guilty last month for the murder of Bloomington resident Brittany Sater, was sentenced Wednesday to a combined 77 years’ imprisonment by Monroe Circuit Court judge Teresa D. Harper.
Moore was convicted of three charges April 7, 2017, related to the Aug. 28, 2016, robbery and death of Sater. Moore’s murder conviction brought a sentence of 65 years, the maximum sentence he faced, of which he has served 252 days. The second charge of burglary brought a sentence of 12 years.
The third charge, robbery resulting in serious bodily injury, was merged with the first charge of murder, said Glen Koch II, Moore’s lawyer.
During the trial, Moore said that he was outside in a car when the murder occurred and he only went to the house to sell her 40 grams of heroin. Moore claimed that he did not instruct anyone or rob Sater. Police and prosecutors did not dispute Moore’s claim.
Two other individuals face charges related to Sater’s murder. Billie Jean “BJ” Edison and Dennis Webb both face the same charges as Moore. Edison provided testimony in Moore’s trial and previously said she expects a plea deal. Webb’s trial is set to begin July 24, 2017.
Moore said he will appeal his convictions for the murder and burglary.
Michael Williams
