In Washington State, a man named Baron Li, who fell victim to a horrifying attack, shared his dissatisfaction with the relatively lenient sentence his ex-wife, Shaerin Rose Kelley, is facing.
She recently admitted her guilt in a King County Superior Court, pleading to second-degree solicitation to commit murder, which could lead to a maximum of 13 years behind bars. Kelley had hired two teenagers for $13,000 to carry out a hit on her former husband.
The vicious attack took place outside Li's apartment complex in Bellevue on July 10, 2020, and was almost successful. Recalling the terrifying incident, Li stated that he heard what initially sounded like a firework but soon realized he was being shot at.
He was hit nine times, including in the chest and arm. In a desperate bid to survive, he took cover inside his car, enduring five more shots that struck his left side. Fortunately, he survived but faced a grueling 15 months of therapy to recover.
Li had no doubts about the identity of his assailant, firmly believing that his ex-wife was responsible for the near-fatal attack. Their bitter custody battle over their disabled six-year-old son was at the heart of their conflict.
Notably, the child had a trust fund resulting from a settlement after suffering brain damage as an infant. While Li accused his ex of pursuing the money, Kelley claimed her motive was different.
Police were able to connect Kelley to the crime by discovering a tracking device on Li's car and tracing it back to her through online records. The assailants, Joshua Good and Quincy Mendez, who were both 17 at the time of the attack, pleaded guilty to lesser charges. However, Li firmly maintains that Kelley bears the greatest responsibility.
Li expressed his concern about the potential consequences of a plea agreement for his son. He believes that the sentencing, if approved, would result in Kelley's release when his son is just 17 years old, which he deems insufficient.
A spokesperson for the prosecutor's office emphasized their commitment to pursuing charges they can prove beyond a reasonable doubt, even though they understand Li's sentiments.
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