3 sentenced in Mississippi check cashier death, robbery

— Three men have been sentenced for their roles in the 2009 robbery of the Express Cash Check in McComb and the beating death of employee Sue Carter.

The Enterprise-Journal reports that Kendrick Cowart was sentenced Friday to serve 48 years for armed robbery and five for conspiracy for a total of 53 years. Cowart was acquitted of murder.

Co-defendant Terrance London got 20 years with 10 years suspended for manslaughter, 30 years for armed robbery and five years suspended for conspiracy. The sentences are to run consecutively.

Tecory Wade, who prosecutors say drove the getaway car, was sentenced to 10 years for accessory with eight suspended. He will serve on one in prison and one year on house arrest. He will get credit for time served.

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