Julian better known as "K.O." was 35 years old. He died of a gunshot wound to the head.
Julian Letterlough was a Professional Boxer known as "Mr. K.O." He had a record of 21-5-3 including 20 knockouts. He fought in the light heavy weight class, which is up to 175 lbs. His career ended July 8th, 2005 when he was shot and killed in the 1100 block of Cotton St.
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Man to Stand Trial for Third Time in Boxer's Death
Two trials have ended in deadlock.
In the first trial, the jury on Sept. 25, 2006, convicted # of attempted murder for shooting at Letterlough’s friend, AND of aggravated assault for pointing a gun at Reading police Officer.
In the second trial, the jury deadlocked Feb. 14, again on first- and third-degree murder charges.
The third trial - first & third degree murder charges are dismissed???
In an unrelated case, # pleaded guilty to participating in a drug organization in Reading in January and February 2005.
As part of the plea agreement, the judge sentenced # to 12 1/2 to 25 years in state prison.
Justice A no-contest plea means # is not admitting guilt but is not contesting that prosecutors could have proved the aggravated assault charge if the case had gone to trial. As a result of the plea, the prosecution dismissed charges of first-and third-degree murder. JUSTICE What does it really mean?
Article Dated 1/29/2008
Reading man gets 12 1/2 to 25 years in 2005 slaying of boxer
