Groom sobs as he’s given life sentence for murdering his best friend on his wedding night

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Groom sobs as he’s given life sentence for murdering his best friend on his wedding night

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New York Post
The Guardian US
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"When I got to him all I could see was blood," said the victim's cousin. This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources.

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This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources. Sources in this event include The Guardian US, New York Post.

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Groom sobs as he’s given life sentence for murdering his best friend on his wedding night
New York Post
New York Post
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5/12/2026

Groom sobs as he’s given life sentence for murdering his best friend on his wedding night

A Michigan groom has been sentenced to at least 30 years in prison after murdering his best friend on his wedding night. James Shirah, 24, held back tears as he insisted he hadn’t meant to kill his longtime friend and groomsman Terry Taylor, 29, when he drove his SUV into him following his wedding reception in Flint.

Michigan man sentenced to 30 years for killing his groomsman on wedding day
The Guardian US
The Guardian US
Leaning left
5/12/2026

Michigan man sentenced to 30 years for killing his groomsman on wedding day

James Shirah struck groomsman Terry Taylor Jr with SUV after they had an argument at wedding afterparty in 2024 Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email A man from Michigan has been ordered to spend at least 30 years imprisoned after killing his own groomsman on his wedding day . James Shirah, 24, from Flint.