After six years and two trials, an Alaska man was found guilty by a jury on Monday for the murders of three individuals during a failed robbery at a precious metals business.
Anthony Pisano, 49, was sentenced to 99 years for each count of first-degree murder, with the sentencing scheduled for May 23, 2024.
The victims, including Pisano's friend and co-owner Steven Cook, 31, and employees Daniel McCreadie, 31, and Kenneth Hartman, 48, were found with gunshot wounds at the Bullion Brothers store in Anchorage on September 12, 2017.
According to the prosecution, Pisano, burdened by a $90,000 credit card debt, disabled the store's surveillance cameras to execute the robbery, resulting in the tragic deaths of the victims.
Despite defense claims of self-defense, the prosecution maintained that Pisano's actions were driven by desperation, ultimately leading to the demise of the innocent witnesses.
The trial, lasting almost three months, involved 11 jurors due to its lengthy duration, with the first trial leading to a mistrial.
Following the conviction, the families of the victims expressed relief and closure, highlighting the exceptional qualities and deep-rooted connections their loved ones had within the Alaskan community.
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