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Coverage dated October 5, 2026

Man sentenced 30 years in prison for role in 2 separate homicides

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ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A 33-year-old man has been sentenced to prison for his role in two separate homicides. Tovontay Haygood has been sentenced to 30 years in prison, plus five years of post-release supervision, for the deaths of Derrick Ellis and Karen Wargo.

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  1. Rochester First

    2 Rochester homicides, nearly 2 years apart: Man gets 30 years (opens Rochester First)

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    ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A man convicted in connection with two Rochester homicides nearly two years apart will spend 30 years in state prison. Tovontay Haygood, 33, was sentenced Monday after previously pleading guilty to two counts of first-degree manslaughter in the deaths of Derrick Ellis and Ka…

  2. WHEC Rochester

    Man sentenced 30 years in prison for role in 2 separate homicides (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A 33-year-old man has been sentenced to prison for his role in two separate homicides. Tovontay Haygood has been sentenced to 30 years in prison, plus five years of post-release supervision, for the deaths of Derrick Ellis and Karen Wargo.

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