Teen gets 15-to-life for killing.. FAMILY MEMBERS ASSISTED IN THE MURDER

CLEVELAND - Lesleye Holliman was sentenced to life in prison with no chance for parole for 15 years for her role in the slaying of a 15-year-old girl.
Holliman, 18, pleaded guilty to murder last month for killing Demesha Sharp near East 140th Street and Darley Avenue. Ohio law dictated that she receive a sentence of 15 years to life.

Holliman apologized to Sharp's family today in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Judge Eilleen A. Gallagher's courtroom.

"I'm truly sorry that Damesha Sharp is dead," Holliman said.

"I didn't mean for it to turn out this way."

On Oct. 19, 2007, Holliman -- with backup from several family members -- stabbed Sharp and severed her aorta. Holliman, who was 17 at the time of the slaying, and Sharp had a contentious relationship.

A family spokesman told Gallagher in court that Sharp was just starting to figure out what she wanted to be when her life was cut short.

Sharp's death made big news because three generations of the Holliman family took part in the attack.

Her cousin, Anthony Holliman, 20, stabbed a 16-year-old boy who tried to stop the attack. Anthony Holliman pleaded guilty to attempted murder and felonious assault and faces a maximum of 18 years in prison when he is sentenced next month.

Holliman's mother, Yulonda, and grandmother, Annetta, also kept onlookers at bay during the attack by using pepper spray and a stun gun, according to police reports. Yulonda pleaded guilty Wednesday to felonious assault and involuntary manslaughter. She faces a maximum of 13 years in prison. She is scheduled to be sentenced next month as well.

Annetta Holliman was out on bail when she died in August of natural causes.

Comment by prince on November 7, 2008 at 1:41pm: Damn Hold ya Head

Comment by terrence on November 7, 2008 at 4:21pm: stupid ass family

Comment by marquis on November 7, 2008 at 5:43pm: family wants to keep it gangsta! makes black people look bad..... again...... hope the get a black judge that gives them more time then a white judge

Comment by MAC YO on November 7, 2008 at 6:57pm: I bet dat shit was about some lil girls fighting bout some dick a real bullshit ass family lock they ass up asap

Comment by William R. Campbell on November 7, 2008 at 9:44pm: Every time i think my life is terrible i see something crazy like this. Word of advice to everyone out there WORDS ARE POWERFUL pick and use those wisely. Its time for us as a race and culture to rise out of this muck of the world. We are the most powerful race on this earth, but as long as we contining this self genocide we will all ways be a suppress race.

Comment by ms_bossy_sb on November 8, 2008 at 11:11am: now everyone going to jail.... like seriously what were they thinking? all of them young about to be in prision for a while missing out on what life is suppose to be about..free

Comment by cream on November 8, 2008 at 11:55am: yall fuk up

Comment by Alicia C on November 8, 2008 at 4:09pm: Thats a shame! Adults have no business getting involved in kids SHIT! Three generations of family members now being locked up. All of them deserve IT.... Givem plenty of time to think about IT

Comment by marquis on November 8, 2008 at 8:22pm: i got a question for ms bossy Alicia William kario and christine! if you had to hand them the time what would you give the child and the family! just curious

Comment by ms_bossy_sb on November 8, 2008 at 8:58pm: LIFE HANDS DOWN.... YOU CAN'T BRING SOMEONE BACK ONCE THEIR GONE... IT'S AMAZING HOW THEY ARE ALWAYS SORRY ONCE THE ACTIONS ARE DONE. PLUS LOOK AT ALL THE HELP SHE HAD, GRANDMOTHER AND MOTHER. THEY TOOK HAVING HER BACK WAY TO FAR.

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