Despite being acquitted of second-degree murder, Kamrin Brown, 24, was sentenced to six years after a jury found him guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the death of Paris Savage, 30, on Aug. 6 by Judge Michael A. DiPietro.
Brown was charged with second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter in Savage’s death on April 6, 2025 on the 1500 block of N. Payson Street.
Judge DiPietro sentenced Brown after hearing emotional victim impact statements from Savage’s family and arguments from the state and defense.
Savage’s family members described the lasting pain and hurt caused by Savage’s death and urged the court to hold Brown accountable for his role. Savage’s father told the court the pain of losing his son would never end, saying that while his family will grieve for the rest of their lives, Brown will eventually regain his freedom once his sentence is completed.
Savage’s mother told the court that her life has been changed forever and that there are no words to describe the pain of losing a child. She told the court that the family was seeking justice and not revenge and that while nothing could erase their loss, the court could make sure there is accountability.
Savage’s sisters also asked Judge DiPietro to impose the maximum sentence. One sister said that the people around Savage failed him, arguing that if Brown had truly considered him like a brother, he would have helped him instead of leaving him to die.
The other sister addressed Brown telling him, “You’ll always be seen as a murderer in my eyes” before asking what her brother could have done that warranted his killing at Brown’s bare hands.
The state asked for the maximum sentence of ten years, arguing that Savage was a vulnerable victim because Brown knew he had already been assaulted. They also argued that Brown knew Savage was intoxicated, in pain and unable to defend himself, yet continued to assault him before leaving him without seeking help.
The court then heard impact statements from Brown’s parents who said that they didn’t raise their son to be violent and believed that drug use played a major role in his actions.
Defense attorney, Roya Hanna, asked the court for a two year sentence, arguing that no sentence would bring peace to the family.
Brown then addressed the court expressing remorse and that he understood the severity of his actions and how they have impacted both families. Brown also said he hopes one day to make amends.
Before sentencing, Judge DiPietro acknowledged the case was complicated. He noted that Savage had already suffered injuries in an earlier assault and had methamphetamine in his system, both of which contributed to his death. He said that without the prior assault and drug use, Brown’s attack would likely not have been fatal.
However, Judge DiPietro said the most troubling aspect was that Brown knew Savage had already been beaten and was vulnerable, yet chose to assault him anyway.
Ultimately, Judge DiPietro sentenced Brown to six years with no probation.
