He may have gotten the death penalty but how long is going to be before he is executed? It is clear he did it. Why not just take him out now? He had a clear disregard for human life. Let's treat his life the same.

Cleophus Cooksey Jr. was sentenced to death on December 18, 2025, for six of the eight 2017 murders. Prosecutors said the jury was hung on punishment for the other two murder counts, so those two did not result in death sentences at that stage.

There was also an appeal was dismissed for lack of jurisdiction on December 29, 2025, after the December 18 sentencing order was filed.