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Man convicted of 2019 killing of Middletown man

A jury found 42-year-old Sheldon Paul guilty in the death of Sebastian Avilan-Medina.

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Oct 5, 2026, 5:12 PM

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A man was convicted of killing a 26-year-old Middletown man in 2019.

A jury found 42-year-old Sheldon Paul guilty in the death of Sebastian Avilan-Medina.

Prosecutors say Paul arranged the killing after a burglary at Avilan-Medina's home.

He was found shot in the head inside his apartment.

Paul was remanded without bail and faces up to 25 years to life in prison.

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