Life Sentence for Yella Beezy, Found Guilty of Rapper MO3’s Murder in Dallas

Verdict and sentence

Yella Beezy, whose legal name is Markies Conway, was convicted in Dallas of capital murder. The jury returned its verdict six years after MO3 was killed, and Conway received a life sentence.

Prosecutors’ account

Prosecutors said Conway hired Kewon White to kill MO3, whose legal name was Melvin Noble, amid a long-running feud. They alleged Noble was ambushed and shot on Interstate 35 in Dallas in 2020.

In closing arguments, prosecutors said Conway had the motive, money and people needed to arrange the killing. The defense argued the state’s case relied on assumptions and lies.

Evidence and response

Prosecutor Tommy Adams thanked the jurors after the verdict and said, “I think that they got it right today.” He cited DNA evidence, iCloud messages, mapping by Special Agent Taylor Page and Detective Eric Barnes’ work. Adams described the evidence as circumstantial and said he believed the verdict’s timing on the death anniversary happened for a reason. Defense attorney Toby Shook said he was already preparing an appeal.

Other defendants

White was previously convicted of capital murder for Noble’s death. A third defendant, Devin Brown, faces a capital murder charge and is still waiting for trial. Conway had pleaded not guilty and denied taking part in the killing. The case against him was described as circumstantial.