Man receives two life sentences after victim was shot and killed during 2015 robbery in Clewiston

A man has learned his fate after he was convicted of charges related to a deadly 2015 robbery at Harlem Garden Apartments in Clewiston.According to the State Attorney's Office, the victim was shot and killed at his apartment during a robbery and burglary committed by Bradley Lanorris Kelly Jr. and others.The Florida Department of Law Enforcement presented the investigation to the State Attorney's Office Cold Case Homicide Unit for review in 2021, which led to Kelly's arrest in January 2023.Kelly was convicted of manslaughter, first-degree burglary while armed, and robbery with a deadly weapon after a four-day trial in Hendry County, the State Attorney's Office said.According to the State Attorney's Office, Kelly has been sentenced to two life sentences.“I am proud of the incredible work done on this case by the Cold Case Homicide Unit and our partner agencies, FDLE and the Hendry County Sheriff’s Office. This conviction and life sentence now allows the victim’s family to see justice served for this horrible crime,” State Attorney Amira Fox said.DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment, and original programming on your TV.