Written by PATERSON, N.J. Three reputed Bloods gang members are headed to state prison for their roles in the fatal group beating and stabbing of a Paterson teen.
Three bloods gang members had pleaded guilty last year to aggravated manslaughter in the June 2006 death of
16-year-old Keith Moody. Prosecutors say the three thought the teen had ties to the rival Crips gang.
One admitted stabbing the victim in the neck, while the other told several people at the scene to beat the teen.
One of the guilty was sentenced Friday to 19 years, while one received 18 years and the third gang member got 10 years. They must serve 85 percent of their terms before becoming eligible for parole.
Ten others have pleaded guilty in connection with the death of the teen.
