Odessa teen sentenced to 25 years in prison for 2023 murder

Akias Kwentae Clarrett, an Odessa teen, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for his role in the 2023 murder of 16-year-old Gonzalo Diaz Jr. Clarrett pleaded guilty to the charge following a shooting at an apartment complex during an unlawful firearm transaction. Two other individuals were also arrested in connection with the case, with one already serving a life sentence. The sentencing occurred just days before Clarrett's 20th birthday.