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Commonwealth of Virginia v. Cola Beale

Date: 07-02-2024

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Judge: James C. Lewis

Court: Virginia Beach Virginia Circuit Court

Plaintiff's Attorney: Virginia Beach Commonwealth's Attorney's Office

Defendant's Attorney:





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On March 22, 2022,Cola Beale killed his girlfriend, Czavier Hill. Police later found his father figure, Clifton Baxter, dead on March 25. Then in Norfolk, on March 28, he killed his cousin Downing McLean. He was arrested in Hampton on March 31.
Outcome:
Judge Lewis gave Beale three life sentences, 62 years, and 12 months for all of his convictions:



Life for the murder of Czavier Hill

Life for the murder of Clifton Baxter

Life for arson of a dwelling

10 years arson of property

5 years for gun charge

5 years for gun charge

5 years for cruelty of an animal

10 years for abduction

Plus 27 years and 12 months for violating probation from other charges.



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About This Case

What was the outcome of Commonwealth of Virginia v. Cola Beale?

The outcome was: Judge Lewis gave Beale three life sentences, 62 years, and 12 months for all of his convictions: Life for the murder of Czavier Hill Life for the murder of Clifton Baxter Life for arson of a dwelling 10 years arson of property 5 years for gun charge 5 years for gun charge 5 years for cruelty of an animal 10 years for abduction Plus 27 years and 12 months for violating probation from other charges.

Which court heard Commonwealth of Virginia v. Cola Beale?

This case was heard in Virginia Beach Virginia Circuit Court, VA. The presiding judge was James C. Lewis.

Who were the attorneys in Commonwealth of Virginia v. Cola Beale?

Plaintiff's attorney: Virginia Beach Commonwealth's Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Virginia Beach Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.

When was Commonwealth of Virginia v. Cola Beale decided?

This case was decided on July 2, 2024.