Judge Gives Souderton Women Lengthy Sentencing After Fatal Drug Deal
BUCKS COUTNY, PA (CBS) -- A lengthy prison sentence for a Souderton woman in connection with a deadly drug transaction in Bucks County.
Brianna Burns, 24, is sentenced to 9-18 years in state prison, after she sold pills said to be percocets.
The pills were the cheaper and far more potent fentanyl and resulted in the deaths of two men.
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Burns pleaded guilty to drug delivery resulting in death of 30-year-old Justin Eshenburg, and reckless endangerment connected to the death of 26-year-old Will Grzminiski.
Deputy District Attorney Christopher Rees said, "I think the judge recognized the seriousness of this case I think the his honor recognized the impact this case had on the victims' families."
In a tearful statement during her sentencing hearing, Burns turned to the families of the men and apologized asking, "Why God, why not me?"