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Waco man sentenced to 22 1/2 years in prison for 2023 shooting death

Demerrion Keith Crayton, 25, pleaded guilty to murder and was sentenced to 22 1/2 years in prison for the November 2023 shooting death of Michael Everett Jr., 24. Crayton's gun was used in the killing, but he claims he handed the pistol to someone else who fired the fatal shots.

Where
Waco, McLennan County
When
Nov. 2, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets

Counties: McLennan

Taxes and money

None stated in sources.

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Who's involved

  • Demerrion Keith Craytondefendant; pleaded guilty to murder
  • Michael Everett Jr.victim; killed November 2023
  • Jason P. DarlingCrayton's attorney
  • Josh TetensMcLennan County District Attorney
  • Azell Everettvictim's mother

The facts

  • Demerrion Keith Crayton pleaded guilty to murder in Michael Everett Jr.'s death.1
  • Crayton was sentenced to 22 1/2 years in prison on November 2, 2026.1
  • Michael Everett Jr., 24, was shot at The Villages apartment complex on Nov. 15, 2023, and died two days later.1
  • Everett was shot in the back of the head.1
  • DNA from Crayton and another person were found on the gun used in the shooting.1
  • Crayton was arrested May 17, 2024, during a traffic stop and found with a 9mm CZ pistol.1
  • The gun matched ballistics evidence recovered from Everett's body and the murder scene.1
  • Crayton must be given credit for serving at least half his sentence before he can seek parole.1

Who said what

These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.

  • Demerrion Keith Crayton He did not fire the gun; he handed his pistol to someone else who fired the fatal shots.1
  • Jason P. Darling, Crayton's attorney Michael Everett was in the wrong place at the wrong time; a rival gang member was the intended target.1
  • Jason P. Darling Crayton is truly remorseful for his role in Everett's death.1
  • Azell Everett, victim's mother Michael was not associated with gangs.1

Where the sources disagree

  • Whether Crayton fired the gun that killed Everett Crayton claims he did not fire it but handed it to someone else [1]; prosecutors allege his gun was used in the shooting [1]

How they headlined it

The same event, as each outlet put it. Marked words appear in only one outlet's headline.

  • Waco man sentenced to 22 1/2 years in prison in 2023 shooting death of Michael Everett Jr.

    KWTX

  • Man sentenced to 20 years in prison for roommate's 2025 shooting death

    WTHR

Sources

Outlets: 2 not rated Who's covering Texas →

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  1. Waco man sentenced to 22 1/2 years in prison in 2023 shooting death of Michael Everett Jr. KWTX Not rated, November 2, 2026
  2. Man sentenced to 20 years in prison for roommate's 2025 shooting death WTHR Not rated, November 2, 2026

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