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Gunman Gets Maximum Sentence For Killing Two Fairfax High School Classmates Gunman Gets Maximum Sentence For Killing Two Fairfax High School Classmates
Gunman Gets Maximum Sentence For Killing Two Fairfax High School Classmates A Northern Virginia man who was found guilty of killing two teens at a Springfield home in 2021 has received the maximum sentence, much to the chagrin of some in the community. Zachary Burkard, now 20, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after admitted to shooting South County High School classmates Ersheen Elaiaiser, 17, and Calvin Van Pelt, 16, in April 2021, according to multiple reports. He received 10 years each for voluntary manslaughter for the deaths of the teens. When he is released, Burkard will face an additional three years of post-release supervision. Burkard, who was 18 …

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Teen Guilty Of Manslaughter For Shooting Deaths Of Two Fairfax HS Students Teen Guilty Of Manslaughter For Shooting Deaths Of Two Fairfax HS Students
Teen Guilty Of Manslaughter For Shooting Deaths Of Two Fairfax HS Students A Springfield teen was found guilty on two counts of manslaughter after he shot and killed two other teens in 2021, according to WUSA9. Zachary Burkard admitted to shooting his South County High School classmates, Ersheen Elaiasher and Calvin Van Pelt, on April 25, during a fight over threats made on social media, the website said. The jury in this trial was shown a video of Burkard using expletives in threats against one of the teens he killed, WUSA9 said. Click here for the full story from WUSA9.

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by AJ Goldbloom