A 21 year old Danville man has been sentenced to life in prison for the violent murders of two men. Terrion Tinsley was sentenced for the deaths of Nathaniel Gentry and Cordell Reed, which occurred in the home of Cordell Reed.
A Vermilion County Jury in January found Tinsley guilty of First Degree Murder of victims. The Jury found that the actions of Tinsley were brutal and
indicative of wanton cruelty to both victims.
During the sentencing hearing, State’s Attorney Jacqueline Lacy recalled evidence that was presented during the trial, reiterating that Tinsley stabbed Cordell Reed and brutally beat and bludgeoned the victims to death. She stated, “Terrion Tinsley had every opportunity to leave 440 Elm Street that night, but he stayed and made sure the job was done.”
State’s Attorney Lacy thanked the Danville Police Department and the Illinois State Police Agencies, as well as Forensic Pathologist, Dr. Scott Denton, for each of their vital contributions to this investigation. Lacy said, “These victims did nothing to deserve this. They were innocent, decent citizens of our community.”
Another defendant in the case is scheduled for trial in May.
