An Alabama man and his brother were given matching life sentences in federal prison by a Montgomery judge Thursday.
Jason Starr of Coffee Springs and his brother Darin Starr were convicted for carrying out a murder-for-hire-plot that resulted in the shooting death of Jason Starr’s ex-wife Sara Starr, a mother of four.
Starr was reportedly angry with the amount of money she was awarded after their contentious divorce, and hired his brother, Darin, to kill her.
On November 27, 2017 Darin shot Sara in her driveway in Enterprise, Alabama as she was leaving for work.
Acting U.S. Attorney Jonathan Ross said the life sentences are appropriate for the crime.
“This premeditated murder devastated the victim’s family and the surrounding community,” said Ross. “Jason and Darin Starr deserve to spend the rest of their lives separated from society for the terrible crime they committed.”
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The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) gave credit to the law enforcement organizations handling the case.
“Due to the extraordinary work by the investigative team comprised of the FBI, Coffee County Sheriff’s Office, Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences, and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, these two men will be held accountable for their heinous actions,” said FBI Special Agent in Charge Paul Brown.
“Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of the victim and our gratitude to our law enforcement partners.”
In addition to the life sentence, the judge ordered Jason Starr to pay a fine of $25,000.00.
There is no parole in the federal system.
Austen Shipley is a staff writer for Yellowhammer News.
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