Crime & Public Safety
Man found guilty of killing LGBT activist
A man was found guilty of murder, rape, aggravated assault and aggravated sodomy Monday in the death of an LGBT activist.
Donte Lamar Wyatt broke into 37-year-old Catherine Montoya’s home and killed her in April 2015. Police say Wyatt raped Montoya and strangled her with a scarf.
Wyatt was given four life sentences, plus 48 years. The first three life sentences are without parole.
Wyatt was also found guilty of home invasion, first-degree burglary, false imprisonment, theft and criminal trespassing. He allegedly stabbed his wife in Henry County before attacking Montoya.
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