A man convicted of murdering a 24-year-old man in Warren in 1995 has been denied parole by the Ohio Adult Parole Authority.

Samuel Totts, 49, was convicted of the murder of Derrick Trimble in September of 1994 and was sentenced to 23 years to life in prison.

He was convicted on charges of aggravated murder, aggravated robbery and firearm specifications stemming from an incident where Totts and another man joined Trimble and his friends who were playing dice.

Prosecutors say Totts then proceeded to rob Trimble asking him to give him his gold necklace. One witness said Trimble put his hands up and asked Totts not to shoot him.

The witness went on to say Trimble tried to escape, but was shot in the back by Totts and died of his injuries.

"Whether it's completing programs, starting them or following disciplinary rules, Totts fails to provide the necessary ingredients when it comes to sustainability for release on parole," said Trumbull County Prosecutor Dennis Watkins ina  letter voicing opposition to the request for parole.

Watkins notes multiple infractions committed by Totts since he penned his last letter in 2019 including use of drugs in prison, as well as telling a corrections officer to "hang thing motherf****ing visit up" when he was approached about not being properly dressed.

Totts has served 27 years in prison so far.

Now, he won't be eligible for parole until April of 2026, according to the Trumbull County Prosecutor's office.

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