INDIANAPOLIS — A man connected to a deadly 2019 crime spree in Indianapolis is heading to prison.
Richard Garrett was convicted of murder and 22 other counts in the seven-day crime spree in October 2019.
The conviction came after a 6-day trial, which was the second time Garrett was tried for the charges. The previous trial ended in a mistrial after Garrett allegedly hit his attorney in court.
Garrett was found guilty of:
- Murder
- Reckless Homicide
- Conspiracy to Commit Murder
- Robbery Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury
- Three counts of Criminal Recklessness
- Criminal Recklessness
- Seven counts Battery by Means of a Deadly Weapon
- Two counts Aggravated Battery
- Armed Robbery
- Four counts of Carrying a Handgun Without a License
Also charged in the crime spree were Delance Hatcher and Rashaana Farrow.
Hatcher is serving a 65-year sentence and Farrow is serving 30 years.
The three committed multiple shootings, robberies, a carjacking, the murder of Devon Gillespie and a fatal hit and run that resulted in the death of Anthony Mack.
Garrett is the same man convicted of shooting and killing Fishers Police K-9 Harlej in November 2019. He was sentenced to six years for that crime.
“I commend law enforcement and our trial team for their meticulous work in presenting a compelling case to the jury on behalf of the victims,” said Prosecutor Ryan Mears. “More than five years after these tragedies, we are proud to have secured justice for Devon Gillespie, Anthony Mack, and the other victims whose lives have been affected by the senseless actions of the defendants.”
Sentencing for Garrett in the crime spree conviction is set for Nov. 22.