Teen Plea Deal for Garden Center Murder

A 19-year-old, Jonah Poole, just received a life sentence in Maryland for the 2025 murder of 67-year-old garden center owner Stephen Koza — but here’s the twist: he got it via a plea deal that could let him walk free on parole someday. The grisly scene? Koza was found tied up and burned alive in his own flaming pickup truck parked at his business. Evidence suggests a violent struggle, and Poole — who once worked for Koza — allegedly drove him around in the truck before setting it ablaze with his girlfriend, Kylee Dakes, who’s also in the case. Poole’s got to repay any cash he stole too. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5159e203d474fd66