SPALDING COUNTY, Ga. — A man has pleaded guilty in connection to a deadly shooting that stemmed from a lover's quarrel last year, according to the Spalding County District Attorney's Office.
Jeremy Munson entered a guilty plea to involuntary manslaughter. He was sentenced to serve 20 years in prison with five years probation for gun possession. He is the final suspect in the tragic murder.
Sydney Maughon, the shooter, was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole. MacKenzie Davenport, another suspect in the case, took a guilty plea for criminal trespassing and simple battery charges and pleaded nolo to other charges, according to court documents.
“We are grateful for the work of the Sheriff’s Office and our office to bring this case to a final resolution for all involved. The family can now begin the process of seeking peace and healing,” said Senior Assitant District Attorney Audrey Holliday.
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The deadly shooting occurred on July 3, 2023, on Dobbins Mill Road when police found Jonathan Gilbert's body.
Prosecutors presented evidence during the trial, revealing the incident stemmed from an ongoing argument over Instagram. The suspects targeted the home of a woman where the victim, who was dating Maughon, was visiting. According to the district attorney, they were planning to fight the woman and egg her home.
Munson came armed with a gun, the weapon ultimately used to kill Gilbert.
When the three arrived, Maughon was enraged that Gilbert was at the woman's home. The news release said Davenport and Maughon began throwing eggs and rocks at Gilbert.
A video showed Gilbert running to the back of the home. In that video, Maughon told one of the others in the car to "Shoot him, shoot him." Gilbert then approached the car, unarmed, and Maughon took Munson's gun and shot him twice, the news release added.
Davenport immediately left the car to run for help. According to the district attorney, she was able to get someone to call 911.
Maughon and Munson then drove away back to their home, where they both lived with Maughon's parents. They both tell Maughon's father what happened and give him the handgun, where he hides it, the district attorney's office said.
Maughon's father allegedly told them not to call the police and to let them find them. Then, both Maughon and Munson go to work at Pizza Hut.
Police found Maughon and Munson with the help of Davenport, who left her shoes and cell phone in the car when she ran to get help. She allowed deputies to access the phone's tracking feature, which led to their arrest.
