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Long life of crime earns premium penalty

Winston Jarrett’s life of crime began at age 19 when he was first convicted for a minor infraction. Now, after racking up 16 other convictions – the last two for murder – the 62-year-old watchman could die in prison. Jarrett got numerous chances at...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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