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After deliberating for less than 90 minutes, the jury convicted Crosetti Brand, 39, of murder, attempted murder, home invasion and aggravated domestic battery after a more than three-week trial.

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Jury finds man guilty of killing 11-year-old Jayden Perkins as he protected his mother

A jury on Thursday evening found Crosetti Brand guilty of first-degree murder in the slaying of 11-year-old Jayden Perkins as he tried to protect his pregnant mother, ending the trial with a quick verdict after the brutal 2024 attack put a spotlight on domestic violence victims and spurred new legislation.

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