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The Berkshire District Attorney’s Office obtained convictions on Thursday for those responsible of the death of 22-year-old Asiyanna Jones.
12/15/2022
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Andrew McKeever

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PITTSFIELDThe Berkshire District Attorney’s Office obtained convictions on Thursday for those responsible of the death of 22-year-old Asiyanna Jones.

After a week and a half trial, the jury returned guilty verdicts against Gary Linen, Carey Pilot, and Elizabeth Perez for the Oct. 2, 2017, shooting on Dewey Avenue. The jury found Linen guilty of murder, Pilot of manslaughter, and Perez for misleading police in the homicide investigation.

Judge John Agostini scheduled sentencing for Wednesday.

“I send my condolences to Ms. Jones’ family and friends for their tragic loss and hope these convictions give them some satisfaction. I thank the jurors for their careful deliberation of the facts,” District Attorney Andrea Harrington said.

“I also thank Special Prosecutor Brett Vottero, the lead prosecutor, Assistant District Attorney Joseph Yorlano, who assisted, and First Assistant Karen Bell, who oversaw their work on the case. Attorney Vottero has handled more than 75 other homicides during his two decades of service to the Commonwealth, and his expertise was key to securing these convictions.”

Pilot, 50, and Linen, 42, engaged in a gunfight on Dewey Avenue in Pittsfield on Oct. 2, 2017, and a bullet struck Jones, who was inside a car. Jones died at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield the following day. Perez, 30, lied to police during the investigation.

The Pittsfield Police Department, with assistance from the Berkshire State Police Detective Unit assigned to the Berkshire District Attorney’s Office, Berkshire County Sheriff’s Department, the Berkshire Law Enforcement Task Force, Massachusetts State Police Crime Scene Services, and Massachusetts State Police Firearms Identification Section conducted the investigation.

Berkshire District Attorney Andrea Harrington’s office serves all 32 cities and towns in Berkshire County. The office represents the Commonwealth in more than 7,500 criminal cases per year in Berkshire Superior Court, three district courts, three juvenile courts, Massachusetts Appeals Court, and Supreme Judicial Court. The office works closely with the State Police Detective Unit assigned to the Berkshire District Attorney’s Office, the Berkshire Law Enforcement Task Force, and collaborates with local police departments across the county. A dedicated staff of more than 50 prioritizes public safety, empowering victims and witnesses through services and support, and building a safe community for everyone and especially the most vulnerable.

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  • Berkshire District Attorney's Office 

    Berkshire District Attorney Andrea Harrington's Office represents the Commonwealth in more than 7,500 criminal cases per year in Berkshire Superior Court, three district courts, three juvenile courts, Massachusetts Appeals Court, and Supreme Judicial Court. The office works closely with the State Police Detective Unit assigned to the Berkshire District Attorney’s Office, the Berkshire Law Enforcement Task Force, and collaborates with local police departments across the county. A dedicated staff of more than 50 prioritizes public safety, empowering victims and witnesses through services and support, and building a safe community for everyone and especially the most vulnerable.
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