GA v. Julian Jamal Conley
Julian Jamal Conley was found guilty of murder and other charges in the 2020 shooting death of 8-year-old Secoriea Turner, who was killed near a protest site in Atlanta. He was subsequently sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, plus an additional 25 years.
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2025
6 updatesJulian Conley's murder conviction, which resulted in a life sentence, is already facing an appeal.
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The jury began deliberations in Julian Conley's trial after hearing testimony.
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The defense began presenting its case on September 23, 2025, with testimony continuing where Conley's attorney stated his client was present but did not fire the fatal shot. The prosecution rested its case on September 24.
Opening statements were delivered in the trial of Julian Conley.
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Jury selection began for Julian Conley's murder trial.
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Co-defendant Jerrion McKinney entered an Alford plea, receiving a sentence of 40 years with 20 years to serve in prison for his role in Turner's death.
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2021
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2021
2 updatesA 37-count indictment was issued in the case, including charges against Julian Conley.
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Co-defendant Jerrion McKinney was arrested in connection with Secoriea Turner's death.
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2020
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2020
2 updatesJulian Conley surrendered to authorities in connection with the shooting death of Secoriea Turner.
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Eight-year-old Secoriea Turner was fatally shot while riding in a vehicle near a makeshift barricade at the site of a burned Wendy's restaurant in Atlanta, where protests were ongoing following the police killing of Rayshard Brooks.
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