Tampa Teen Sentenced to 55 Years in Murder of 14-Year-Old
Jahmir Moore, a 17-year-old, received a 55-year prison sentence for the murder of 14-year-old Jevario Buie in Tampa. The judge cited Moore's youth and potential for rehabilitation as factors in not imposing a life sentence, with the possibility of review…
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, October 16, 2026 —
Jahmir Moore, 17, was sentenced to 55 years in prison for the murder of 14-year-old Jevario Buie in Tampa. The judge cited Moore’s youth and potential for rehabilitation in choosing not to impose a life sentence. Moore may have the possibility of a review after 25 years.
The information provided does not specify when the sentence was imposed or identify the court. It also does not describe the circumstances of Buie’s death, the evidence presented, or the legal proceedings that led to the sentence. The names of the judge, attorneys and any other people involved were not provided.
The summary identifies rehabilitation and Moore’s age as factors cited by the judge, but does not provide further details about the judge’s reasoning or explain how a review after 25 years would work. It does not state whether that review is guaranteed or what decision could follow it.
No additional information was provided about the case, including statements from Moore’s family, Buie’s family, prosecutors or defense counsel. The details available establish the sentence and the factors cited by the judge, but do not provide a broader account of the events or the court’s proceedings.
Story summarized from the original created by By Dan Sullivan, Times staff on www.tampabay.com, see more information here.
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