White Victims of Black Crime - 0367 - Fred William Pohnka Jr

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July 8, 2015

Victim(s): Fred William Pohnka Jr. 68

Attacker(s): Malcolm Jamel Cooksey, Alexandria Martin, Calvin Thornton Jr.

Description: The trio broke into Fred’s home to rob him. In the process, Thornton beat Fred to death; fracturing his skull and severely cutting his head. Fred’s body was found with the cord from a space heater wrapped around his legs.

Archive.is Link(s):
https://archive.is/m0Oas Thornton’s trial starts.
https://archive.is/ewGJq Thornton is sentenced to 50 years. Cooksey got 50 years, and Martin got 40 years, with eligibility for parole in 10 years.

https://archive.is/chOw1 Fred’s find a grave memorial.
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