Teen Sentenced for Killing Pregnant Woman in Crash

Deontre Hollie, an 18-year-old from Denver, was sentenced to seven years in the Colorado Youthful Offender System after pleading guilty to second-degree murder for the December 2022 shooting of 16-year-old Tayanna Manuel, which also injured her boyfriend. In St. Paul, Moeshea Isiah Hart was sentenced after crashing a stolen Jeep during a drive-by shooting, which led to the discovery of a loaded firearm in the vehicle. Additionally, Akol Riak, 19, received a 14-year prison sentence for a January crash that killed pregnant Monique Stewart and her unborn child; he was found guilty of second-degree reckless homicide. Riak's high-speed driving was noted as a significant factor in the tragic accident. Family members of the victims expressed their grief and called for accountability. The cases highlight ongoing concerns regarding youth violence and reckless driving in the community.