VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Two brothers found guilty for their involvement in a deadly shooting at a Harris Teeter gas station are now accused in connection with another murder the following night.
WATCH: Man found guilty of aggravated murder in 2021 Virginia Beach gas station homicide
On Tuesday, Darrius White was found guilty of shooting and killing Annie Smith on Dec. 13, 2021, at the Harris Teeter gas station in the Haygood Shopping Center.
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His brother, Michael White, had previously pleaded guilty for his role in the shooting. On Thursday, Judge James Lewis sentenced him to 50 years in connection to the murder.
During the sentencing hearing, prosecutors revealed the White brothers are also accused of murdering a woman in Chesapeake on Dec. 14, 2021.
A detective testified on Thursday that Pamela Schwartz was found deceased on Bethel Road in Chesapeake three days after they believe she was killed. The detective said that a bullet shell casing at that scene matched the gun that was stolen from Annie Smith in the robbery.
Smith pulled out a gun from her car when her husband, Steven Smith, was being robbed at the gas pumps. Darrius White shot Annie Smith three times, killing her.
Steven Smith testified during the trial earlier this week as well as during the sentencing on Thursday.
The Whites were driving a vehicle they had stolen earlier in the day, according to the Virginia Beach Commonwealth's Attorney's Office. After the murder of Annie Smith, the owner of the car spotted them driving his stolen vehicle, and the Whites abandoned it.
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Around midnight on Dec. 15, 2021, the brothers went to the hospital claiming to be suicidal, according to the Commonwealth's Attorney's Office. In an interview with police, Darrius White confessed to his role in the murder of Annie Smith.
Both sides agree that Darrius White was the shooter in both murder cases.
Their mother spoke before the judge, explaining that Michael has intellectual impairments including trouble reading and counting money.
"He's still a child at heart," said Danielle White.
Brandon Emery, Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney, said after the sentencing, "I’m always aware there are two sides to every story, but this was a just outcome for this case because it’s not only about rectifying what happened with Annie, but keeping the community safe."
Darrius White, on Tuesday, was found guilty of aggravated murder. The Commonwealth's Attorney's office says the sentence is life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Judge Lewis said on Thursday, "This case is awful, just awful."
