<p>Kayla Ridgely holds up an enlarged photo of her cousin, Laurence Kenmille, during her victim statement in court.</p>
April 10, 2014
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April 10, 2014 5 a.m.
Away for life
Melvin Madplume, Jr. sentenced to life without parole for the rape and murder of his cousin, Laurence Kenmille, last May
POLSON – After listening to Laurence Kenmille’s family members fight through quivering voices and muffled sobs during victim statements Monday, District Court Judge John Larson wasted little time sentencing Melvin Madplume to life in prison without parole.