In Season 9, Episode 8, Sandra Layne is
featured on Never Too Old. This is the story of how Sandra Layne
committed murder upon Jonathan Hoffman .
Sandra Layne was convicted of murder and sentenced to 22 years.
You can write to Sandra Layne at:
Sandra Layne 871584
Huron Valley Complex/Women II
3201 Bemis Road
Ypsilanti, MI 48197-0911
Her appeal (see link) includes:
Defendant shot her grandson, Jonathon Hoffman, to death. Jonathon lived with defendant and her husband. In March 2012, Jonathan was charged with marijuana possession and sentenced to probation that included drug testing. In April 2012, defendant purchased a handgun, a speed loader, and a box of ammunition. She took two lessons related to gun use, which included firing the gun at a gun range. Her husband did not know about the gun purchase or the lessons. On the morning of May 18, 2012, defendant took Jonathon to his scheduled drug test. Because he tested positive for spice, also known as K2, he had to return later in the day and he was angry. He and defendant argued. Defendant took Jonathon to his afternoon drug test and, after his return to the vehicle, they argued. When defendant and Jonathon arrived home at some time after 4:30 p.m., defendant asked her husband to take the dog for a walk. While defendant's husband was out walking the dog, at some time before 5:27 p.m., the shooting occurred. Defendant fired numerous gunshots, in several areas of the house. Jonathon was shot six times and died. Toxicology tests revealed no drugs in his blood, but a synthetic drug metabolite in his urine, i.e., K2. The medical examiner testified that drugs found in urine have exited a person's system and do not affect the person. Defendant was arrested and taken to a hospital. No injuries were identified. At trial, defendant asserted that she shot Jonathon in self-defense.
Ypsilanti, MI 48197-0911
Her appeal (see link) includes:
Defendant shot her grandson, Jonathon Hoffman, to death. Jonathon lived with defendant and her husband. In March 2012, Jonathan was charged with marijuana possession and sentenced to probation that included drug testing. In April 2012, defendant purchased a handgun, a speed loader, and a box of ammunition. She took two lessons related to gun use, which included firing the gun at a gun range. Her husband did not know about the gun purchase or the lessons. On the morning of May 18, 2012, defendant took Jonathon to his scheduled drug test. Because he tested positive for spice, also known as K2, he had to return later in the day and he was angry. He and defendant argued. Defendant took Jonathon to his afternoon drug test and, after his return to the vehicle, they argued. When defendant and Jonathon arrived home at some time after 4:30 p.m., defendant asked her husband to take the dog for a walk. While defendant's husband was out walking the dog, at some time before 5:27 p.m., the shooting occurred. Defendant fired numerous gunshots, in several areas of the house. Jonathon was shot six times and died. Toxicology tests revealed no drugs in his blood, but a synthetic drug metabolite in his urine, i.e., K2. The medical examiner testified that drugs found in urine have exited a person's system and do not affect the person. Defendant was arrested and taken to a hospital. No injuries were identified. At trial, defendant asserted that she shot Jonathon in self-defense.
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I have known Sandy and her husband since I was a little girl. I would trust her with my own children’s care.
ReplyDeleteThey are the nicest people. Her grandson was “dumped” with them by his own parents. Sandy loved Jonathan but he was violent, threatening and addicted to drugs.
She was afraid of him and his friends as they were troubled as well. She feared for her life; even called the police during one of his outbursts just weeks before his death. She decided not to press charges and never wanted to speak ill of him. She was extremely protective of him. No grandmother should be left to raise her troubled grandchild. His parents are equally, if not more, culpable in his death. She wanted him to face the consequences of his actions to violate his probation, he was threatening and she, in desperation, attempted to defend herself. Seeing her depicted as
a “monster” of sorts breaks my heart, and I refuse to ignore what I know-her grandson was violent and his own parents didn’t want to deal with him.
It’s disgusting that someone without any previous history of violence is made out to be the villain and the true “monster” is depicted as “innocent!”
Are you CRAZY?? Did you not hear the 911 call? For you to excuse her horrendous crime is BEYOND appalling & disgusting. He stayed with the grand parents because he wanted to finish school with his friends, not because he was being "dumped" by his parents. He was a CHILD. The lord sees all and she WILL answer for what she has CHOSEN to do.
DeleteLol. You must not have heard the 911 call. As he was pleading for his life , she went downstairs, reloaded the gun , came back up and shot him twice in the back. Then shot him 3 MORE times. Self defense my ass
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