Jerome Allen Faces Life in Prison for Vicious 2005 Murder of Stacy Morman

Defendant Stood Over Victim’s Bullet-Riddled Body and Fired Three More Shots in His Head

Atlanta—Fulton County District Attorney Paul L. Howard, Jr.  (Atlanta Judicial Circuit) announces that Jerome Allen (22) has been convicted of the 21 February 2005 murder of Mr. Stacy Morman (25). Allen was found guilty of murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. The victim was walking in the vicinity of 180 Gordon Terrace in southwest Atlanta with friends when he was confronted by the defendant, who jumped out of a vehicle brandishing a semi-automatic pistol. Allen accused Mr. Morman of robbing him the previous week—a charge the victim vociferously denied. (All evidence indicates that the victim was indeed in no way involved.) Allen then opened fire on Mr. Morman, striking him repeatedly—at least three times in the back. As the victim lay dying, the defendant stood over him and fired three more shots into his head.

Allen will be sentenced on 23 June and faces life in prison.

Senior Assistant District Attorney Shukura Ingram prosecuted the case. City of Atlanta Police Detective D. Quinn, along with David White of the District Attorney’s Office, investigated. Senior Judge L.A. McConnell presided.

CONTACT: Erik Friedly, 404.224.0560 (office); 770.583.6069 (pager); erik.friedly@co.fulton.ga.us