Teen Sentenced to Life for Garden Shop Murder

A 19-year-old, Jonah Poole, just received a life sentence with parole eligibility for the first-degree murder of 67-year-old garden shop owner Edward Koza — a crime that began with a kidnapping in May. Poole pleaded guilty in March after being deemed competent to stand trial, and while his case is being referred to a youthful offender program, the judge noted that plea agreement likely softened the sentence. Another suspect, Kylee Dakes, faces identical charges, and authorities continue investigating the full scope of events. The tragedy deeply impacts Koza’s family and community, as this case unfolds in Anne Arundel County. 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/76d112c601d9406a