Son Witnesses Father's Murder, Killer Gets Life

Manvel Britton was convicted of murder for the 2020 death of Eddy Leonardo in Roswell. The crime occurred when Britton, following Leonardo from a bank, demanded money and fatally shot him in front of his 9-year-old son. Evidence included surveillance footage and the testimony of the victim's child.

Britton, who has a record of five prior felony convictions, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, plus an additional fifteen years. The conviction was secured through a combination of witness accounts, forensic evidence like fingerprints, and cellphone records linking Britton to the getaway vehicle.

The Fulton County District Attorney's office highlighted the emotional impact of the verdict, noting the victim's son smiled for the first time upon hearing the guilty judgment. Britton's case is currently under post-trial legal review, with a motion for a new trial filed.