Elliot Russell sentenced to life in Ulysses Ivey murder

Elliot Russell addressed the court and maintained his innocence. JEFF MCRAE—BENNINGTON BANNER Elliot Russell sentenced to life in Ulysses Ivey murder Elliot Russell was sentenced to life in prison for the 2022 shooting death of Ulysses Ivey near Route 279 in Bennington. Russell maintained his innocence at sentencing. Jeff McRae Jeff McRae Reporter Bennington Banner Published November 10, 2026 - 5:24 p.m. BENNINGTON — Elliot Russell, 50, will be spending the rest of his life behind bars for the pre-meditated shooting death of Ulysses Ivey, 39, of Bennington following a sentencing hearing on Monday afternoon.At the hearing, Russell maintained his innocence and members of his family were allowed to play an extended version of the 911 phone call they say included at least one additional voice that they claim was omitted from the call tape submitted as evidence in the trial. The defense speaks with Russell's sister and brother-in-law during the hearing.

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