Chinx murder suspect Quincy Homere sentenced to 23 years in prison

Chinx murder suspect sentenced to 23 years in prison

In a highly anticipated court decision, Quincy Homere has been sentenced to 23 years in prison for the 2015 killing of Chinx, per Fox 5 NY. The sentencing, delivered on Monday, follows Homere’s guilty plea to manslaughter, a decision that has stirred strong emotions among Chinx’s family and fans.

Chinx, whose career was on a meteoric rise, was tragically gunned while stopped at a red light in Briarwood, in his hometown of Queens, NY. Homere’s attack involved firing multiple rounds into Chinx’s vehicle, an act that left the rapper dead and his family devastated. Despite the plea deal leading to a manslaughter charge rather than murder, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz emphasized that the sentence offers some measure of justice.

Furthermore, for Chinx’s widow, Janelli Caceres-Pickens, the verdict was a bitter pill. In a heartfelt Instagram post, she expressed her frustration with the plea deal, stating, “Manslaughter has me livid and heartbroken. He deserves to spend his life in jail… CHINX WILL FOREVER LIVE ON THROUGH US ALL!” Caceres-Pickens also spoke emotionally about the courtroom experience in an interview with FOX 5 NY, sharing the profound impact of seeing Homere face justice.

Chinx, who had signed with French Montana’s record label and was poised for major success, left behind a legacy through his posthumous debut album, Welcome to JFK. His untimely death has not only been a significant loss to his loved ones but also to the broader music community, which continues to honor his memory through his work. Moreover, four posthumous albums have isnce been released, as the latest was Chinx’s “I Forgot About These 2,” which was a joint album with Bynoe and Cau2g$.

Chinx murder suspect sentenced to 23 years in prison