Des Moines Man Named “Lovelychild” Sentenced To 8 Years For Tukwila Killing
Lovelychild Manuel of Des Moines was sentenced Friday (Jan. 8th) to eight years in prison for the deadly shooting of Devon Guidry after a book signing in Tukwila in April, 2008.
Manuel pleaded guilty to killing Guidry and wounding Paul Dervin after a party for two authors of a book about rapper Dr. Dre in the parking lot of the Gordon’s On The Green restaurant, which is located at Foster Golf Links in Tukwila.
Witnesses told police that Manuel shot Guidry in the back of the head after an argument, then fled in an SUV driven from the scene by another man.
Following the shooting, police received several tips that Manuel had been involved in the shooting and was planning to leave the state. Officers arrested him following a traffic stop in SeaTac. Manuel admitted to being at the restaurant during the party, but initially denied any involvement in the shootings.
At first charged with second-degree murder, Manuel pleaded guilty to reduced charges of second-degree manslaughter and second-degree assault. Had he been convicted as initially charged, he would likely have faced more than 20 years in prison.
Manuel is currently jailed at the Norm Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent, pending transfer to the Department of Corrections.
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Eight years for intentionally killing one person and wounding another with a firearm. Yet we wonder why the crime rate is so high and why we have so much victimization. The Governor recently convened a special panel to try and figure out what is going on after all the police officers were killed or assaulted. Gee, I don’t know, how about actually making people accountable for their actions and let them serve some real time. I know, I know…, that will cost too much. Well how about the cost of constantly recycling these offenders and all the pain it causes to innocent parties. All the repeat cost of police investigations, prosecution, public defenders, and court room cost. Let spend the same money and keep them locked up longer in the first place and enjoy having fewer victims!