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Man convicted of Columbiana County murder could spend life behind bars

43 year-old Gary Joiner was sentenced to life in prison with eligibility for parole after 21 years.

Monday, May 23rd 2022, 5:22 PM EDT

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Monday, May 23rd 2022, 5:23 PM EDT

By Mike Gauntner

Gary Joiner

LISBON, Ohio - A Columbiana County man is sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to murdering a Homeworth man last year.

43 year-old Gary Joiner was sentenced to life in prison with eligibility for parole after 21 years.

Joiner was arrested after the March 29th, 2021 shooting death of Ryan Virden at a home on Homeworth Road.

In addition to pleading guilty to one count of murder with a firearms specification, Joiner also pleaded guilty on Monday to having a weapon under a disability.

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