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Richard D. Hanes, 36, of Batavia, appeared in Genesee County Court on Friday afternoon with his attorney Fred Rarick to reject the plea offer of murder 2nd with a sentencing cap of 20 years to life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Based on the brutality of the crime, I will be looking for the strongest sentence,” says District Attorney Larry Friedman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hanes will face a minimum of 15-life and a maximum of 25 to life sentence if found guilty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hanes is charged with murder 2nd in connection with the murder of Raymond Morgan, which occurred on July 24, 2018 at 111 Liberty street.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hanes quickly became a person of interest in the homicide through a tip, and has been in custody on Parole violations since July 26, 2018, two days after the homicide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ray Morgan, 47,\u00a0 left behind seven grandkids and two daughters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, Morgan’s family had some choice words after Hanes appeared in court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They shouted, “I hope you die!” “I hope you get 25 to life.” as they exited the court room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After court, Morgan’s family expressed that they were not happy that Hanes did not take the plea deal. They will have to re-live the brutal murder of their loved one all over again through the trial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to a former friend who has served time with Hanes in the past, he can be very arrogant and likes to be in jail. He spends his time drawing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The trial will begin on July 22, 2019 with Jury selection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Richard D. Hanes, 36, of Batavia, appeared in Genesee County Court on Friday afternoon with his attorney Fred Rarick to reject the plea offer of murder 2nd with a sentencing cap of 20 years to life. “Based on the brutality of the crime, I will be looking for the strongest \u2026<\/p>\n

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