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State of Washington v. Zilla Ayrana Crowley
Date: 05-05-2022
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Judge: John Skinder
Court: Superior Court, Thruston County, Washington
Plaintiff's Attorney: Thurston County Washington District Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney:
Description:
Olympia, Washington criminal defense lawyer represented defendant charged with first-degree murder.
Zilla Ayana Crowley, age 34, was charged with murder for shooting and killing Tuyen Dang Ngoc, age 30.
In the late evening of May 20, 2020, Thurston County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a 911 call from the family's Yelm residence. Dispatchers notified law enforcement of a history of domestic violence and mental health calls made from the address as well as a previous protective order between the defendant and Mrs. Brower.
The couple's four young children had been asleep and were awakened by the argument between their parents. The oldest child came out of her room and was ordered by Michael Brower to return to her room. After the child left the room, Michael Brower shot Tuyen Brower in the chest, causing her death.
Charges were filed against Brower in Thurston County Superior Court on May 21, 2020, and the judge ordered the defendant to be held without bail. The case was prosecuted by Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys, Jennifer Lord and Alexis Egolf.
"Without the support of our great team and the hard work of the Thurston County Sheriff's Office, we could not have held the defendant accountable," Lord said.
"We are grateful to have justice for the victim and her children."
Zilla Ayana Crowley, age 34, was charged with murder for shooting and killing Tuyen Dang Ngoc, age 30.
In the late evening of May 20, 2020, Thurston County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a 911 call from the family's Yelm residence. Dispatchers notified law enforcement of a history of domestic violence and mental health calls made from the address as well as a previous protective order between the defendant and Mrs. Brower.
The couple's four young children had been asleep and were awakened by the argument between their parents. The oldest child came out of her room and was ordered by Michael Brower to return to her room. After the child left the room, Michael Brower shot Tuyen Brower in the chest, causing her death.
Charges were filed against Brower in Thurston County Superior Court on May 21, 2020, and the judge ordered the defendant to be held without bail. The case was prosecuted by Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys, Jennifer Lord and Alexis Egolf.
"Without the support of our great team and the hard work of the Thurston County Sheriff's Office, we could not have held the defendant accountable," Lord said.
"We are grateful to have justice for the victim and her children."
Outcome:
Defendant was found guilty.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of State of Washington v. Zilla Ayrana Crowley?
The outcome was: Defendant was found guilty.
Which court heard State of Washington v. Zilla Ayrana Crowley?
This case was heard in Superior Court, Thruston County, Washington, WA. The presiding judge was John Skinder.
Who were the attorneys in State of Washington v. Zilla Ayrana Crowley?
Plaintiff's attorney: Thurston County Washington District Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here to Watch How To Find A Lawyer by Kent Morlan Click Here For The Best Olympia Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was State of Washington v. Zilla Ayrana Crowley decided?
This case was decided on May 5, 2022.