Third man sentenced to 100 years in South Knoxville killing
By The BriefBrief
Marquis Ellis gets 100 years on top of a life sentence for his role in the April 2024 torture killing of Danishka Sibaja Mejia.
WHO:Marquis Ellis
WHAT:Sentenced to 100 years on top of a life sentence for involvement in the April 2024 torture-killing of Danishka Sibaja Mejia; convicted on 26 counts including first-degree murder.
WHEN:Aug 5, 2026 at 2:25 PM ET
WHERE:South Knoxville, Knoxville, Tennessee
WHY:Involvement in the April 2024 torture-killing of Danishka Sibaja Mejia; convicted on 26 counts including first-degree murder.
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