Significant Homicide Case Developments Unfold in Lexington as Trials and Sentences Progress

Lexington is witnessing significant developments in multiple homicide cases as various defendants either receive sentences or prepare for new trials. The cases have been evolving through the court system throughout October, with the latest updates highlighting serious charges and plea deals.

A 20-year-old man, Jamierion Allen, is set to stand trial again for the murder of 21-year-old Clinton Brown. The incident occurred in May 2023 on Pine Street near South Limestone, where surveillance footage documented Allen aggressively approaching Brown before shooting him twice following an altercation. Police revealed that phone records also placed Allen at the scene. His initial trial concluded with a hung jury, unable to reach a verdict after three days of deliberation. A hearing for Allen is slated for November 8.

In another case, Willow Cherry, aged 52, has been released from custody after pleading guilty to second-degree manslaughter in connection with the death of his brother-in-law, 35-year-old Peter Lian. Lian, who was reported missing in February 2018, was last seen during a verbal argument with Cherry. Although Lian’s body has never been located, Cherry was indicted with murder and tampering with evidence. Following a plea deal, Cherry was sentenced to seven years but received credit for the five years he had already served, leading to his release on October 23.

Additionally, a Michigan man, Kamond Taylor, received an 18-year prison sentence for his role in the fatal shooting of 43-year-old Ali Robinson at a Lexington gentleman’s club in 2021. Taylor, who was initially charged with murder, accepted a plea deal that resulted in a reduced charge of first-degree manslaughter. Testimonies pointed to Taylor firing shots at Robinson before shooting him point-blank in the head. He was captured in Michigan following the incident and was sentenced on October 18.

These cases mark just a few developments within Central Kentucky’s evolving legal landscape as the region continues to grapple with serious violent crimes. The outcomes of upcoming hearings and trials may further influence public perceptions on safety and justice in the community.