CARROLL COUNTY, Ga. — A Carroll County man is heading to prison for the rest of his life after being convicted of killing a man over a card game.
Sherrod Sinteze Montgomery, 41, was sentenced to life in prison this week after being convicted in January.
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Prosecutors say Montgomery and Ricky Buchanan Cox, 63, got into an argument in May 2021 after Montgomery accused the older man of cheating during a card game.
They say Montgomery punched Cox with a closed fist, knocking him on his back. Once he was on the ground, Montgomery began kicking and stomping on Cox.
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A Carroll County jury found Montgomery guilty of felony murder, aggravated assault and aggravated battery in January.
He also faced a charged of malice murder during his trial, but was not found guilty.
It is unclear where he will serve his sentence.
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