A man was ordered to death row Tuesday afternoon in Monroe County.
Michael Parrish of Effort, convicted of shooting to death his girlfriend and toddler son, was formally sentenced to death.
Just before the judge sentenced the convicted killer, he made a statement to the court.
Half of the statement was in another language. In Arabic Parrish told reporters, “Peace be upon you,” as he was escorted into the courtroom for his formal sentencing.
Last month, a jury found Parrish guilty of shooting Victoria Adams and their young son, Sidney, in 2009. The murders happened at the couple’s home near Effort.
That same jury decided Parrish should get the death penalty for his crimes.
Now it was the judge’s turn to formally sentence Parrish.
In court, only one family member spoke on behalf of the victims’ family.
The judge then asked if Parrish would like to make a statement and he did.
