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Dallas man gets life sentence for killing 4-year-old Cash Gernon

by LAWIN.news October 7, 2025
written by LAWIN.news October 7, 2025
Photo credit: CBS News
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A Dallas man was sentenced to life in prison on Monday for the murder of four-year-old Cash Gernon.

Darriynn Brown pleaded guilty to first-degree felony murder just before the commencement of his trial. The incident, which occurred in 2021, involved the kidnapping and stabbing of Gernon, who was found dead in his Dallas home.

The trial was set to begin with jury selection, but Brown’s admission of guilt negated the need for it. Brown also faced charges of capital murder, kidnapping, and burglary. The case experienced delays due to evaluations of Brown’s mental health, which determined him competent for trial. DNA evidence played a crucial role in linking Brown to the crime.

Cash Gernon was abducted from his bed during the night, and his lifeless body was discovered by a passerby in the neighborhood the following morning. The crime shocked the local community, drawing significant media attention.

The court proceedings took place in a Dallas County courtroom. Brown, 22, appeared before the judge, where he entered his guilty plea. The life sentence was delivered shortly after.

The defense did not contest the DNA evidence, which was pivotal in the case. Brown had been held in Dallas County jail with a bond set at $750,000.

Authorities had pieced together the sequence of events on the night of the crime using surveillance footage and forensic evidence. The footage showed Brown entering the home and taking Gernon from his bed.

Prosecutors had prepared for a robust trial, focusing on the evidence available, but Brown’s plea changed the course of the proceedings.

Family members of Cash Gernon were present in court. They listened as the plea was entered and the sentence was declared. The courtroom remained somber as the events unfolded.

Following his sentencing, Brown was led out of the courtroom by law enforcement officers. He will serve his life sentence with the possibility of parole in the future.

The impact of Cash Gernon’s murder continues to resonate in the community, leaving a lasting impression on those who followed the case.

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