Ryles sentenced to two life terms for double murder

A man convicted in a double murder case in Pike County will spend the rest of his life in prison.
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Brandon Ryles was sentenced to two consecutive life terms in Pike County court today.Â
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A jury found him guilty last month of two felony murder charges.Â
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He was accused of killing 53-year-old Mark Adams and 22-year-old Carla Smilie.Â
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The two were found dead in Adams’ home in the Needmore community in April 20-11.
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Ryles is one of four suspects who faced charges in connection with the murder.
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