PnB Rock’s convicted killer Freddie Lee Trone has been sentenced to 31 years to life in prison for his role in the rapper’s death in 2022.
PnB Rock’s Killer Sentenced
Freddie Lee Trone, who was convicted of killing PnB Rock at a Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles restaurant in 2022, has been sentenced to 31 years to life in prison.
Trone was found guilty of murder, two counts of robbery, and one count of conspiracy in connection to Rock’s murder in South Los Angeles. Trone’s co-defendant Tremont Jones, who informed Trone of Rock’s whereabouts on the day of the murder, was also found guilty and sentenced to 12 years in prison.
Prosecutors argued that Trone sent his teenage son into the restaurant to rob and kill PnB Rock and also served as the getaway driver. The younger Trone is charged with first-degree murder but was deemed mentally unfit to stand trial.
XXL has reached out to PnB Rock’s team for further comment.
PnB Rock’s Family Finally Gets Justice
PnB Rock’s family has been waiting for three years for justice in the wake of the rapper’s murder. Rock’s mother Deannea Allen expressed her desire for justice, stating, “I’m here to get justice. I want justice. This was my son, my child. I want the jury to know he has a family who loves him and wants to support him.”
The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office also shared that the third defendant, Shauntrel Trone, pleaded no contest to accessory after the fact in July and will be sentenced on Jan. 16, 2025.
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FAQs
Q: What was Freddie Lee Trone sentenced for?
A: Freddie Lee Trone was sentenced to 31 years to life in prison for his role in PnB Rock’s death.
Q: What charges were Trone found guilty of?
A: Trone was found guilty of murder, two counts of robbery, and one count of conspiracy in connection to Rock’s murder.
Q: What happened to Trone’s co-defendant Tremont Jones?
A: Tremont Jones was also found guilty and sentenced to 12 years in prison for his involvement in PnB Rock’s murder.
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