Justin Goldsby has been convicted of second-degree murder. He received a more than 25 year sentence for the crime. In court, he pleaded guilty. He has stated that his drug-addicted mother abused him. He is now a successful businessman. Read on to learn more about his background and recent legal proceedings.
Second-Degree Murder
Justin Goldsby, 22, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Goldsby’s mother had abused him, leaving him in 10 foster homes, and when he was rescued by child services, he began using drugs with her. At the age of 22, he had already been in prison and had spent time in an intensive management unit before being transferred to Airway Heights correctional facility.
Long Criminal History
The motives of the murder are still unknown, but Goldsby has a long criminal history. He was previously convicted of stealing a police car, abusing a correctional officer, and committing twenty other crimes. He was transferred to the Airway Heights Correctional Center in June of 2020. His said he did not mean to hurt Munger, and that he had not known him until the two of them got into the car.
Washington State Department of Corrections
The Washington State Department of Corrections recently sentenced Justin Goldsby to more than 25 years in prison for the murder of his younger sister, who was just 14 years old. He had a lengthy criminal history and spent time in foster care and jail. He also raped another girl. After his conviction, Goldsby was transferred to the Airway Heights prison in Washington state.
In June, the state prosecutor presented photos and video evidence of Goldsby attacking Munger. During the rape, he knocked Munger to the ground and repeatedly stomped on his head. The victim died a few days later in the hospital. The case has raised questions about whether the rape and subsequent murder could have been prevented.
Justin Goldsby’s Mother
Justin Goldsby’s mother was a drug addict, and she abused Goldsby as a child. He was in and out of foster homes for many years. He was once convicted of rape and stabbing someone. Upon his release from prison, he reconnected with his mother and started using drugs. He was sentenced to over three years in prison.
Abuse Drugs
Goldsby was born in a foster home and went through 10 different foster homes before being adopted by a family. After his adoption, his mother reconnected with him and they began to abuse drugs. Goldsby eventually developed gangrene, a condition most commonly seen in people who are at the end of their lives. He was arrested at the age of 22 and placed in an intensive management unit. He eventually was transferred to Airway Heights prison.
Entertainment Industry
It is not known whether Justin Goldsby was related to Shane. However, both men are 42 years old and active in the entertainment industry. Both have successful businesses. The men are also parents to two kids: Avis and Niecko. While they haven’t spoken publicly about the murder, it is believed that Justin Goldsby was responsible for the death of an old man who raped his sister.
It is unclear whether Shane Goldsby was related to Robert Munger, who was murdered by Goldsby. He pleaded guilty to murdering Munger on June 2, 2020, while the latter was serving a 43-year sentence for multiple crimes, including child rape, molestation, and possession of child pornography. Both men had a history of violent behavior. They both claimed that prison staff set up the murder, but the Washington State Patrol investigation determined that no staff members were aware of the connections between them.
Client Pleaded Guilty
Niecko Goldsby’s attorney says his client pleaded guilty to the murder of a 17-year-old girl and apologized during the sentencing hearing. But it is not clear if this was his first offense. In fact, Goldsby had been in foster care for many years. He was also previously accused of raping another young girl and stabbing someone. Goldsby is now in prison at Airway Heights in Washington state after being convicted of the homicide.
Final Words:
Niecko Goldsby, Justin GoldSby, and Avis Goldsby are all famous men, but they were once prison cellmates. Goldsby, who is now a successful businessman, pleaded guilty to child abuse charges and was sentenced to over three years in jail. He was also ordered to pay restitution to the Munger family. The exact amount of the restitution is still to be determined. The sentence was originally 33 years, but the prosecution and defense agreed to lower it so that the Munger family could see him out of prison.
