Crime & Public Safety
Man found guilty of killing LGBT activist
By Raisa Habersham
Oct 31, 2016A 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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