Sentencing for Silver Comet killer

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Sentencing for Silver Comet killer.

Silver Comet Trail murderer Michael Ledford (center) was sentenced Friday to death by lethal injection for the 2006 killing of Sandy Springs cyclist Jennifer Ewing.

With his children behind him, Jennifer Ewing's husband, Jim Ewing, speaks to the media after a Paulding County jury sentenced Michael Ledford to death in his wife's murder.

Michael Ledford's mother, Shirley Mihalek, reacts to the jury's decision.

Michael Ledford (right) talks with his defense attorney Tom West during the sentencing phase of his murder trial.

A deputy carries Jennifer Ewing's bicycle for the jury to examine.

Jim Ewing (left), listens during the sentencing phase of the trial.

Michael Ledford (far right) stares ahead as defense attorney Tom West displays an MRI of Ledford's brain injury.

Defense attorney Tom West speaks to the jury.

Jennifer Ewing's children George (from left), Margaret and Jimmy speak after the verdict.

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Silver Comet Trail murderer Michael Ledford (center) was sentenced Friday to death by lethal injection for the 2006 killing of Sandy Springs cyclist Jennifer Ewing.

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