𝘬iᩚller Writes “NOT GUILTY” Across Prison Jumpsuit Before Explosive Courtroom Outburst Gets Him Thrown Out

A convicted murderer who was sentenced to life in prison for 𝘬iᩚlling a 21-year-old college student turned his sentencing hearing into a courtroom spectacle, defiantly declaring his innocence despite a jury having found him guilty.

Dojuan Nettles, 41, appeared in court in Ohio on November 4 to face sentencing for the 2011 murder of Brandon Cartellone. Rather than quietly accept the proceedings, Nettles made his position unmistakable by writing the words “NOT GUILTY” across his prison jumpsuit.

His behavior became so disruptive that the judge eventually ordered him removed from the courtroom.

The dramatic scene came nearly 15 years after Cartellone was found dead inside his apartment in the Tremont neighborhood of Cleveland.

Cartellone, a 21-year-old student at the Cleveland Institute of Art, was killed on July 26, 2011. Prosecutors said Nettles and another man, Dionte Davis, went to his apartment intending to buy marijuana.

Once inside, the men allegedly restrained Cartellone with belts and duct tape, assaulted him and robbed him before leaving. His girlfriend discovered his body early the following morning and called police.

The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner determined that Cartellone died from asphyxia caused by manual strangulation.

For years, the case remained unsolved. Investigators eventually revisited the evidence, and advanced DNA testing helped link Nettles to the crime. He was arrested in Florida in July 2025.

In October 2026, a jury found Nettles guilty of murder and kidnapping. His co-defendant, Davis, was acquitted of all charges.

Nettles continued to maintain his innocence even after the verdict. His decision to display the words “NOT GUILTY” on his clothing during sentencing made his defiance impossible to miss.

The hearing ended with the judge ordering him out of the courtroom after his conduct disrupted the proceedings.

For Brandon’s family, the conviction marked a major development in a painful 15-year fight for answers. His mother, Lynn Cartellone, had attended the trial as she continued seeking justice for her son.

The case serves as another example of how advances in forensic DNA testing can help investigators solve crimes that have remained unresolved for years.

Source: DAILYMAIL