ALBEMARLE CO., Va. — Day three of the sentencing hearing for former UVA student Christopher Darnell Jones Jr. wrapped up Wednesday as the defense has begun to make its case for how much time he should spend in prison for the 2022 shooting that killed three football players.

Jones pleaded guilty last year to the murders of D'Sean Perry, Lavel Davis Jr. and Devin Chandler and injured two others after a field trip in 2022. Two other people were shot but survived.

He faces a mandatory minimum of 23 years, but also faces a possible five life sentences. Prosecutors said the sentencing guidelines range from 32 years, eight months at the low end to 54 years, five months at the high end but are seeking life sentences for Jones.

The prosecution rested its case after two days of testimony. T

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