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Dayton man found guilty of murder in ex-girlfriend’s death

Keason Herron

Credit: MONTGOMERY COUNTY JAIL

Credit: MONTGOMERY COUNTY JAIL

Keason Herron
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By Breaking News Staff
Aug 24, 2018
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A 40-year-old man accused of killing his ex-girlfriend was found guilty of murder Friday, according to court records.

Keason Herron, of Dayton, was also convicted of felonious assault, tampering with evidence and having weapons under disability.

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In August 2017, Herron reportedly strangled 37-year-old Leanette Newton to death in his Blanche Street home.

In a 911 call, Herron said he attempted to revive her and that Newton broke into his house the night before and they got into a fight.

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His trial initially was scheduled to begin April 16, but was continued until Aug. 20.

Herron is scheduled to be sentenced Sept. 11 in the Montgomery County Common Pleas Court.

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