Allen sentenced before a packed courtroom

William Christopher Allen was sentenced to 16 years in jail with nine years suspended on Monday before Superior Court Judge Trevor Stephens.

Stephens said of the hearing, “It’s a grim day for everybody.”

William Christopher Allen’s attorney and the State Prosecutor reached a negotiated agreement in July where the defendant will face a sentence of 16 years in jail with nine suspended, leaving seven years to serve.

Allen was facing multiple felony counts following a vehicle crash on July 4, 2016 that killed Molly Parks and Marie Giesbrecht while Allen was driving the Parks and Rec. van and is be...