It started with dominoes games between friends that ended with three men dead. Two men were sentenced to prison for the rest of their lives without the possibility of parole, after the worst crime in the town ended five years later. Can it ever be over for the families of Tony D. Smith, Eddie Dean Scott, and Al Seal Benson? A group of family members of the victims of the July 3, 2017, massacre gathered in a courtroom Wednesday afternoon. They watched Circuit Judge Bill Lewis Jr. sentence Marty Morgan and Keon Cain to life in prison without the possibility of parole. After the death penalty was taken off the table, both men pleaded guilty and his trial was set to begin. The families of the victims approved the agreements. TheBarbershop massacre is the deadliest crime. The sentences were meted out after family members addressed the court. The two men stood to the side to listen to the comments. The process took over two hours. Why was the most asked question. Why did this happen? The victims, their families, and everyone in this case knew each other. The men were well-known and respected in the community. They were youth sports coaches. They made sure he had cleats and equipment. The son of Eddie Scott told the court that he was a neighbor of the man. One of Smith's relatives recalled changing a child's diaper. Morgan grew up in the same group of people, going to school and playing sports with the relatives of the victims. They had spent time together on porches, comforting each other and caring for sick relatives. The niece of Smith said that what he did was stupid and pointless. Not anymore. You don't deserve my anger. Anderson gave an emotional statement to the court, voice strong, often looking over to Morgan and Cain. She said this was the last thing she would say to you. The relatives of the victims addressed the court and offered forgiveness to Morgan and Cain. The families were spared from going through two trials because of the pleas of Cain and Morgan. At the end of the day, I knew I had to forgive you. They made mistakes and shook the city up after losing their father. Thank you for taking responsibility for what you did. God can change your heart. Other family members were angry. Barbara Jean Benson said that her brother would help anyone. I will never forgive them. I don't like them. What happens in the barbershop killings case after guilty pleas? Morgan and Cain were given the chance to speak. Morgan apologized for the families and his family too. I apologize. Some of the relatives would not believe him. He apologized and said that he hurt a lot of people. I am very sorry that we had to go through this. I accept my punishment and take responsibility for my actions. Lewis asked the families in the courtroom to stand. He told them to face them. They spared your lives by doing what you wouldn't do on July 3. Lewis looked at the packed gallery. He said he heard forgiveness. I heard that we don't want revenge, we want justice. Several of you asked why. We don't know why. It will not make sense if we find out why in the coming years. I know we can't bring your loved ones back. I hope you can begin to heal from here. Marty Roney is a reporter for the Montgomery Advertiser. The article originally appeared on the Montgomery Advertiser. Attorney Terry Connors said that John Michalski, an acting justice on the Erie County Supreme Court, died of an apparent suicide. He was 61. Spears had awkward encounters with both actresses. Few know that Amazon has millions of Prime subscribers. Police say the severed leg was found by a driver on the interstate. It is not known if Gamble will be able to retire at his previous three-star rank. A man died in a diving incident in the Florida Keys for the second time in four days. Rex prescribes E.D. MD online, up to 85% cheaper than the other guys. 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